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 McKendree ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at McKendree is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McKendree University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from McKendree go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,678 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Part-time undergraduates at McKendree paid an average of $1,060 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,660 | $32,660 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from McKendree. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McKendree are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McKendree University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the McKendree biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the McKendree Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at McKendree University.
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