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 Spelman ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Spelman was ranked #629 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Spelman College handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Spelman is $23,318. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Spelman, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,502 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Spelman is $1,306 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Spelman College.
All of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Spelman in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 98% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spelman College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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