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, and more. We've also included details on how Penn State Erie ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Penn State Erie is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Penn State Erie paid an average of $1,088 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $641 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,388 | $26,112 |
| Fees | $556 | $556 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,774 | $14,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Penn State Erie. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Penn State Erie are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Penn State Erie does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State Erie Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Pennsylvania State University - Erie - Behrend College.