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 St. Edward's University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Edward's University was ranked #514 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #30 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Edward's University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,028 a year. 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 St. Edward's University, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Saint Edward’s University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Edward's University. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Edward's University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 24 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 |
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