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. In addition, we cover how Suffolk ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #238 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Suffolk is $40,667. 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 Suffolk, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Suffolk is $451 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Suffolk University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Suffolk. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
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