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. We've also included details on how University of Scranton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Scranton was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Scranton handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Scranton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,251 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at University of Scranton is $606 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Scranton paid an average of $1,116 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,534 | $51,534 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,918 | $16,918 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Scranton. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Scranton with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the University of Scranton 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 University of Scranton Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Scranton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 30 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 25 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.