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. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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Lehigh is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehigh is $37,096. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,128 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 Lehigh University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 34 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 21 |
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