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 Tarleton ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Tarleton was ranked #486 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tarleton State University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 280% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tarleton. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tarleton is $25,677. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tarleton, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,641 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tarleton State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Tarleton. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The biology program at Tarleton awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tarleton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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