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 Catawba ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Catawba was ranked #623 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Catawba College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Catawba is $24,810. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Catawba, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,931 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 Catawba College.
The biology program at Catawba awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catawba College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
