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 Edgewood ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Edgewood was ranked #536 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Edgewood College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Edgewood go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,583 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Edgewood, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Edgewood College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Edgewood. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Edgewood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Edgewood College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
