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. Also, learn how PVAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #698 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #43 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 72% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from PVAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,385 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PVAMU, biology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at PVAMU is $209 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Prairie View A & M University.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 84% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
