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. In addition, we cover how Blackburn ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Blackburn was ranked #746 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #33 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Blackburn College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Blackburn is $25,093. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Blackburn, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,015 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 Blackburn College.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Blackburn in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Blackburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Blackburn College with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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