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. Also, learn how SXU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #384 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SXU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,053 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SXU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,939 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 Saint Xavier University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SXU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SXU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
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