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 Western New England ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Western New England was ranked #568 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #34 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western New England University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Western New England is $32,294. 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 Western New England, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Western New England University.
The biology program at Western New England awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western New England are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New England University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 5 |
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