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 Eckerd ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #539 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 534 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 539 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,871 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Eckerd is $915 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Eckerd paid an average of $1,577 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 | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Fees | $706 | $706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Eckerd in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eckerd are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eckerd 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 Eckerd Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Eckerd College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 80 |
| Zoology | 60 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
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