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. In addition, we cover how East Stroudsburg University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at East Stroudsburg University was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from East Stroudsburg University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,182 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at East Stroudsburg University, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,914 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 $27,650.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at East Stroudsburg University paid an average of $644 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $15,432 |
| Fees | $3,020 | $3,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,154 | $11,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,858 | $5,858 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from East Stroudsburg University. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at East Stroudsburg University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
East Stroudsburg University 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 East Stroudsburg University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in biology from East Stroudsburg University. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at East Stroudsburg University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |