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. In addition, we cover how Eckerd ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #628 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,909 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eckerd, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Eckerd is $915 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eckerd College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eckerd. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 76 |
| Zoology | 12 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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