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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #473 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in biology from FHSU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $33,603. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FHSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at FHSU is $166 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Fort Hays State University.
The biology program at FHSU awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from FHSU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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