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. In addition, we cover how Liberty University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Liberty University was ranked #573 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Liberty University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in biology from Liberty University. This makes it the #39 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Liberty University is $22,652. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $27,823 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Liberty University, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,299 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 Liberty University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Liberty University. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Liberty University. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 235 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 104 |
| Zoology | 20 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4 |
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