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 William Carey University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at William Carey University was ranked #380 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Carey University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in biology from William Carey University. This makes it the #97 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Carey University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,191 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Carey University, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,770 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 William Carey University.
The biology program at William Carey University awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 biology majors earned their master's degree from William Carey University. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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