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. Also, learn how Hampton ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Hampton was ranked #738 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hampton University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Hampton. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hampton is $22,829. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hampton, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Hampton is $895 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Hampton University.
Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Hampton in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 99% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hampton University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in biology from Hampton. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hampton University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
