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 UW - Eau Claire ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Eau Claire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,058 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 UW - Eau Claire, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UW - Eau Claire. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Eau Claire are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11 |
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