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. We've also included details on how Puget Sound ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Puget Sound was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 396 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 403 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puget Sound handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Puget Sound go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,191 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Puget Sound paid an average of $1,874 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,340 | $59,340 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,040 | $15,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,624 | $2,624 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Puget Sound in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Puget Sound are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puget Sound with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Puget Sound.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 16 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.