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. Also, learn how Del State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Del State was ranked #551 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 546 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 551 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delaware State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Del State. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Del State is $39,327. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Del State, biology students borrow a median amount of $50,362 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Del State is $528 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Del State was $764 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $346 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,544 | $18,480 |
| Fees | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,634 | $13,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
Learn more about Del State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Del State 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 Del State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Del State 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 Delaware State 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 Delaware State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.