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 UVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $29,128. 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 UVU, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,200 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 Utah Valley University.
Of the 175 students who earned an associate's degree in General Biology from UVU in 2020-2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
White | 147 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 5 |
Of the 125 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UVU in 2020-2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
White | 94 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 11 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biotechnology | 24 |
Botany/Plant Biology | 10 |
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