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 Union College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Union College was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Union College New York handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Union College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,171 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Union College, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,500 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 Union College New York.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Union College. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Union College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union College New York with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 26 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 9 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
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