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. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #756 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $25,225. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,937 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 Shepherd University.
Of the 32 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Shepherd University, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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