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. In addition, we cover how Susquehanna ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Susquehanna was ranked #278 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 278 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Susquehanna University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Susquehanna is $36,174. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Susquehanna is $567 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Susquehanna was $1,800 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 | $56,600 | $56,600 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,700 | $15,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Learn more about Susquehanna tuition and fees.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Susquehanna in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Susquehanna are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Susquehanna University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Susquehanna University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.