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. We've also included details on how CNU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at CNU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Christopher Newport University handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CNU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,901 a year. 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 CNU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at CNU is $541 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Christopher Newport University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 41 |
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