by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Fairfield U ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Fairfield U was ranked #499 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,352 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,290 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fairfield University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Fairfield U. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
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