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 Dominican U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Dominican U was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dominican University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dominican U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,740 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 Dominican U, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,117 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 Dominican University.
Of the 21 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Dominican U, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
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