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 UPIKE ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UPIKE was ranked #855 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 838 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 855 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pikeville handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UPIKE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,699 a year. 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 UPIKE was $1,000 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 | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $190 | $190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,600 | $8,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UPIKE. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UPIKE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pikeville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UPIKE 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 UPIKE Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Pikeville.
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