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 Benedict College ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Benedict College was ranked #853 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 836 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 853 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Benedict College handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Benedict College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,805 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Benedict College paid an average of $635 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Benedict College in 2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Benedict College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Benedict College biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Benedict College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Benedict College.
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