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. Also, learn how UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from UPenn. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UPenn is $39,783. 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 UPenn, biology students borrow a median amount of $14,047 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 University of Pennsylvania.
Of the 146 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UPenn in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in biology from UPenn. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 132 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 57 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 50 |
| Biotechnology | 37 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 33 |
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