by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Whittier ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Whittier was ranked #494 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #48 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whittier College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whittier is $22,976. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whittier, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Whittier College.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Whittier in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
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