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 Wilkes ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Wilkes was ranked #663 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #44 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wilkes University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wilkes is $24,313. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wilkes, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,931 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 Wilkes University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Wilkes. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 3 |
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