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, and more. We've also included details on how Houghton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Houghton is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Houghton College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Houghton, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,000 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 Houghton College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Houghton. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Houghton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houghton College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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