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 Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #390 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,545 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Muhlenberg, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,388 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 Muhlenberg College.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Muhlenberg in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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