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 Ursinus ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Ursinus was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ursinus College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ursinus is $33,137. 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 Ursinus, 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 Ursinus is $562 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Ursinus College.
Of the 49 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Ursinus, about 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 49 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
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