by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at Salem State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Salem State is $45,670. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,512 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Salem State is $265 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Salem State. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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