General Biology at Colby College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Colby College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby College is located in Waterville, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 general biology graduations were recorded at Colby College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby College
Colby College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Colby College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Colby College are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 31 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Colby College, 58% were women (18) and 42% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*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 Colby College
The General Biology program at Colby College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Colby College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.