by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Grinnell ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Grinnell was ranked #113 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grinnell College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Grinnell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,880 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grinnell, 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 Grinnell College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Grinnell. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grinnell College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
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