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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UW - Madison came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 380 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 376 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,913 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison, biology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UW - Madison is $446 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Of the 380 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UW - Madison in 2020-2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 256 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 43 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 258 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 234 |
| Genetics | 157 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 105 |
| Zoology | 77 |
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