by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Towson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Towson was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Towson University handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 217 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in biology from Towson. This makes it the #94 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Towson is $31,534. 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 Towson, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,875 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Towson is $277 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Towson University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 245 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Towson. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 30 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Towson. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Towson University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 9 |
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