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 Clarkson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Clarkson was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Clarkson University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Clarkson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,346 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 Clarkson, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Clarkson 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 bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clarkson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clarkson University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
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