by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Canisius ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Canisius was ranked #608 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #40 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Canisius College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,120 a year. 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 Canisius, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,254 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 Canisius College.
Of the 39 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Canisius, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Canisius 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 Canisius College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 52 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
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