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. We've also included details on how La Salle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at La Salle was ranked #439 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, La Salle University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from La Salle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,052 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 La Salle, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,625 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 La Salle University.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at La Salle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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