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 Southern University and A & M College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #648 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from Southern University and A & M College. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern University and A & M College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,782 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 Southern University and A & M College, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,000 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 Southern University and A & M College.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 biology majors earned their master's degree from Southern University and A & M College. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 |
