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 #520 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Puget Sound handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Puget Sound is $25,376. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Puget Sound, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,654 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Puget Sound.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 13 |
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