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 Colgate ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Colgate was ranked #119 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colgate University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colgate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,181 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colgate, biology students borrow a median amount of $14,730 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Colgate University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Colgate. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colgate University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 43 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 22 |
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