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, and more. We've also included details on how Drake ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Drake was ranked #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drake University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drake, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,343 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 Drake University.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drake are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 5 |
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