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. We've also included details on how Calvin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Calvin was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Calvin University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Calvin is $20,716. 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 Calvin, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,682 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 Calvin University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Calvin. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Calvin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Calvin University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 37 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 5 |
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