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. We've also included details on how Gannon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Gannon was ranked #640 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #43 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gannon University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gannon go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,745 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gannon, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Gannon University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gannon are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gannon University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 2 |
