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 Wofford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Wofford was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 353 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wofford College handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wofford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,287 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wofford paid an average of $2,140 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,750 | $51,750 |
| Fees | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,543 | $2,543 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wofford. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wofford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wofford College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wofford 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 Wofford Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Wofford College.
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