General Biology at Smith College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Smith College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Smith College sits in Northampton, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 general biology graduations were recorded at Smith College.
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Online Class Availability at Smith College
Online coursework is an option at Smith College. Among 2,857 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Smith College
These rankings give you a sense of how Smith College’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #22 of 47 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #27 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #39 of 91 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #49 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #984 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Smith College
Those who finish Smith College’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,283 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 4 years | $44,315 |
| 5 years | $48,329 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Smith College take home a median $44,315, compared with $50,277 for all Smith College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from Smith College comes in at $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Smith College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Smith College are 100% women (49) and 0% men (0).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Smith College
Among the 48 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Smith College, 100% were women (48) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Smith College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Smith College
Among the 1 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Smith College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Smith College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Smith College
The General Biology program at Smith College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 49 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Those who complete General Biology program at Smith College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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