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. Also, learn how SPC ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SPC was ranked #822 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #28 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Petersburg College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SPC is $28,525. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SPC, biology students borrow a median amount of $40,916 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 St Petersburg College.
Of the 29 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SPC, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SPC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Petersburg College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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