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 SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #470 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #37 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 464 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 470 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,206 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from SRU in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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