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. In addition, we cover how Merrimack ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Merrimack is $37,905. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Merrimack, 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 Merrimack College.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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