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. Also, learn how Claflin ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Claflin was ranked #814 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Claflin University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Claflin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,551 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Claflin, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,650 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 Claflin is $146 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Claflin University.
The biology program at Claflin awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Claflin University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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