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 Lander University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Lander University was ranked #681 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 669 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 681 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lander University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lander University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,422 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Lander University paid an average of $846 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,700 | $20,300 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,470 | $4,470 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lander University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lander University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Lander University 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 Lander University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Lander University.
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