by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Bowdoin is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $44,658. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bowdoin College.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 30 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
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