by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rust College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rust College was ranked #826 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rust College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rust College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,652 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rust College, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,500 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 Rust College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rust College. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rust College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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