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. In addition, we cover how GSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #767 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #34 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Governors State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GSU is $22,886. 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 GSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $31,250 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 Governors State University.
The biology program at GSU awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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