by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Salem ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Salem was ranked #725 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem College handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,085 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 Salem, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,750 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 Salem College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Salem. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
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