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 Brandeis ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Brandeis is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #64 out of 841 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brandeis University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brandeis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,914 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Brandeis, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,484 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Brandeis is $463 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Brandeis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Brandeis. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 73 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 40 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 11 |
| Genetics | 9 |
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