by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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ASU - Tempe is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 920 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 832 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $28,259. 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 ASU - Tempe, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at ASU - Tempe is $300 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 920 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from ASU - Tempe. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 113 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 |
| White | 474 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 63 |
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from ASU - Tempe in 2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 246 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 54 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 48 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 17 |
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