by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Whittier College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Whittier College is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #710 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #58 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, Whittier College handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Whittier College earn a median of $44,101 a year. This is above $41,147, the median for all majors at Whittier College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Whittier College, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,458, the typical median for all majors at Whittier College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $50,410 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
Find out more about Whittier College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Whittier College were Hispanic or Latino. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Whittier College.
This general biology program at Whittier College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
Whittier College granted 24 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (71%).