by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hampden - Sydney ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Hampden - Sydney was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hampden - Sydney College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hampden - Sydney go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,709 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hampden - Sydney, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hampden - Sydney College.
For the most recent academic year available, 96% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hampden - Sydney are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hampden - Sydney College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
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