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. In addition, we cover how Canisius ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Canisius was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #40 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 457 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 464 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Canisius College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Canisius go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,397 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Canisius paid an average of $900 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,100 | $31,100 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,160 | $13,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Canisius. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Canisius are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Canisius 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 Canisius Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Canisius College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 61 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.