Here, 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 Benedictine U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Benedictine U was ranked #497 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Benedictine University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Benedictine U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,167 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Benedictine U, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,278 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 Benedictine University.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedictine University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 18 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 125 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 36 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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