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. We've also included details on how Hood ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Hood was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hood College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in biology from Hood. This makes it the #55 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 Hood is $34,789. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hood, 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 Hood College.
Of the 15 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Hood, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hood are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hood College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 29 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Hood, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hood College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 11 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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