We'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 St. Olaf ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $28,831. 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 St. Olaf, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 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 St Olaf College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from St. Olaf. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 14 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 61 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
Other Races | 4 |
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