by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Plymouth State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Plymouth State was ranked #656 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Plymouth State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Plymouth State. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State is $27,168. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Plymouth State University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Plymouth State in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in biology from Plymouth State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 3 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
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