by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Central ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Central was ranked #413 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 406 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 413 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,933 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Central paid an average of $875 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 | $20,988 | $20,988 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,220 | $12,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about Central tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Central in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Central are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central 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 Central Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Central College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 39 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.