by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Willamette ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #481 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Willamette University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Willamette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,357 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 Willamette, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,870 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 Willamette University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Willamette. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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