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 Lewis ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #345 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lewis University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lewis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,829 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 Lewis, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,499 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 Lewis is $398 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Lewis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lewis. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
