by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Whitman was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whitman College handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Whitman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,051 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whitman, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,080 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 Whitman College.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
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