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. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 134 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from Kent State. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,413 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 Kent State, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Kent State is $216 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Kent State University at Kent.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Kent State. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Kent State in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 43 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 17 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Biotechnology | 13 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 10 |
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