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. We've also included details on how Bridgewater ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater was ranked #455 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 448 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 455 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater is $34,494. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater, biology students borrow a median amount of $32,519 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Bridgewater paid an average of $1,355 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,300 | $40,300 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $905 | $905 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,370 | $14,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
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Of the 28 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Bridgewater, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bridgewater College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14 |
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