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 Grand Canyon University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 240 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,166 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 Grand Canyon University, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,921 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Grand Canyon University is $215 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Grand Canyon University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
