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. Also, learn how Dickinson ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #459 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dickinson is $23,461. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Dickinson, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Dickinson College.
The biology program at Dickinson awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 24 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
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