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 Susquehanna ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Susquehanna was ranked #410 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Susquehanna University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Susquehanna is $24,158. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Susquehanna, 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 Susquehanna is $567 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Susquehanna University.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Susquehanna are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
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