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 Shenandoah ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Shenandoah was ranked #401 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shenandoah University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shenandoah go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,506 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 Shenandoah, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Shenandoah University.
Of the 32 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Shenandoah, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 44 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 13 |
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