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 Sacred Heart ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sacred Heart was ranked #544 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sacred Heart is $25,073. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sacred Heart, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Sacred Heart is $937 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Sacred Heart University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 17 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 4 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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