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 Del State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Del State was ranked #603 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Delaware State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Del State. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Del State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,314 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 Del State, 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 Del State is $528 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Delaware State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Del State. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Del State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
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