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 Meredith ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Meredith was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Meredith College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Meredith is $33,114. 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 Meredith, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Meredith is $465 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Meredith College.
All of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Meredith in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Meredith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Meredith College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
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