We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fairmont State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fairmont State was ranked #748 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairmont State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 325% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Fairmont State is $34,804. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fairmont State University.
The biology program at Fairmont State awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairmont State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairmont State University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 1 |
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