by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how TCNJ ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #411 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 404 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 411 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,340 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCNJ, biology students borrow a median amount of $53,816 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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The biology program at TCNJ awarded 118 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The College of New Jersey.
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