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 Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Georgetown came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgetown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,160 a year. 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 Georgetown, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,500 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 Georgetown University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgetown. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 264 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 68 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 46 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 46 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 45 |
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