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 Athens State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #805 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Athens State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Athens State University is $32,464. 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 Athens State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,187 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 Athens State University.
The biology program at Athens State University awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to 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 Athens State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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