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 Plymouth State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Plymouth State was ranked #658 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 646 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 658 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Plymouth State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Plymouth State. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Plymouth State is $40,088. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Plymouth State paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $495 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,870 | $22,810 |
| Fees | $2,688 | $2,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,104 | $12,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,782 | $2,782 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Plymouth State in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Plymouth State 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 Plymouth State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Plymouth State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Plymouth State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Plymouth State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.