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. Also, learn how WSSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at WSSU was ranked #696 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Winston - Salem State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSSU is $32,123. 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 WSSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,446 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at WSSU is $182 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Winston - Salem State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from WSSU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston - Salem State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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