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. Also, learn how SXU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #428 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 421 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 428 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SXU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,977 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SXU, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,508 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SXU was $680 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,680 | $35,680 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,328 | $2,328 |
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Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from SXU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the SXU 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 SXU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Xavier University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 26 |
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