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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gettysburg is $28,340. 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 Gettysburg, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,816 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 Gettysburg College.
The biology program at Gettysburg awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 61 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 13 |
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