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. Also, learn how Sewanee ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Sewanee was ranked #410 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 403 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 410 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sewanee - The University of the South handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sewanee is $23,932. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Sewanee was $1,670 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,418 | $53,418 |
| Fees | $286 | $286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,338 | $15,338 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Sewanee. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sewanee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Sewanee 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 Sewanee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Sewanee - The University of the South.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.