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 Bucknell ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Bucknell was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 107 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bucknell is $38,765. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bucknell paid an average of $1,768 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,418 | $64,418 |
| Fees | $354 | $354 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,118 | $16,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 64 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Bucknell in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bucknell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Bucknell 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 Bucknell Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Bucknell in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bucknell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Zoology | 16 |
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