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 St. Lawrence ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Lawrence was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #25 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 286 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Lawrence University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Lawrence is $33,561. 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 St. Lawrence, biology students borrow a median amount of $53,260 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Lawrence paid an average of $2,203 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $63,450 | $63,450 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,480 | $16,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Lawrence. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Lawrence University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at St Lawrence University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 16 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
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