by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Holy Cross ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Holy Cross was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of the Holy Cross handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Holy Cross is $36,352. 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 Holy Cross, 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 College of the Holy Cross.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Holy Cross. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 8 |
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