Biology Studies at Vassar College
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, take a look at what Vassar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 biology studies degrees were granted at Vassar College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vassar College
Vassar College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Vassar College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Vassar College are 67% women (24) and 33% men (12).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Vassar College
Among the 36 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Vassar College, 67% were women (24) and 33% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 39% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Vassar College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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.