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 Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 325 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Muhlenberg is $27,005. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Muhlenberg was $1,750 per credit hour 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 | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Muhlenberg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 27 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
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