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. In addition, we cover how Bucknell ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Bucknell is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bucknell is $35,954. 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 Bucknell, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,672 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bucknell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Bucknell. About 24% were men and 76% 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 Bucknell University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Zoology | 5 |
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