Here, 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. We've also included details on how Roanoke ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #388 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Roanoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,147 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Roanoke, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Roanoke College.
The biology program at Roanoke awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Roanoke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 28 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
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