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 Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northwestern - St Paul handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,170 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,875 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 University of Northwestern - St Paul.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Northwestern. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern - St Paul with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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