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. In addition, we cover how Mercyhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #804 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #48 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst is $20,511. 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 Mercyhurst, 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 Mercyhurst University.
Of the 33 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mercyhurst, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
