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. Also, learn how UMW ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #590 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $27,804. 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 UMW, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,567 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 University of Mary Washington.
The biology program at UMW awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
White | 63 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 9 |
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