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. We've also included details on how Swarthmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Swarthmore came in at #43. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Swarthmore go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,425 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Swarthmore College.
The biology program at Swarthmore awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 6 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
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