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 Rhodes College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rhodes College was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhodes College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rhodes College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,208 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 Rhodes College, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,465 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 Rhodes College.
Of the 46 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rhodes College, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 36 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 |
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