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. We've also included details on how University of Scranton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Scranton was ranked #357 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #20 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Scranton handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Scranton is $20,345. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Scranton, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Scranton is $606 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Scranton.
The biology program at University of Scranton awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Scranton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Scranton with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 6 |
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