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. We've also included details on how Franklin and Marshall ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Franklin and Marshall was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Franklin and Marshall College handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall is $25,511. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall, biology students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Franklin and Marshall College.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Franklin and Marshall in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Franklin and Marshall are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 22 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
| Zoology | 10 |
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