We'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 TROY ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at TROY was ranked #684 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Troy University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from TROY. This makes it the #264 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 TROY is $19,776. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TROY, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,945 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Troy University.
Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from TROY in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 47 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 biology majors earned their master's degree from TROY. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Troy University with a master's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
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