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 NNU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NNU was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Nazarene University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NNU is $25,354. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NNU, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,406 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 Northwest Nazarene University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from NNU. About 37% were men and 63% 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 Northwest Nazarene University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
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