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. In addition, we cover how Alma ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Alma was ranked #730 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alma College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Alma is $24,178. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Alma, 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 Alma College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Alma. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alma College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 5 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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