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. We've also included details on how Rockhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rockhurst was ranked #605 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #19 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rockhurst University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rockhurst is $19,918. 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 Rockhurst, 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 Rockhurst University.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Rockhurst in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rockhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
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