by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NWC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #523 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWC is $20,925. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwestern College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from NWC. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
| Genetics | 1 |
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