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. Also, learn how Bowie State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Bowie State University was ranked #875 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 857 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 875 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowie State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowie State University is $26,266. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bowie State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,811 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bowie State University paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,993 | $16,833 |
| Fees | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,272 | $13,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
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Of the 77 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Bowie State University in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowie State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Bowie State University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowie State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bowie State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
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