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 McDaniel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at McDaniel was ranked #521 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, McDaniel College handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at McDaniel is $24,715. 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 McDaniel, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,375 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 McDaniel College.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McDaniel are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McDaniel College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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