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 LHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at LHU was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #31 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lock Haven University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at LHU is $28,806. 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 LHU, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Lock Haven University.
Of the 33 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from LHU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at LHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lock Haven University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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