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 Kean ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 220 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Kean is $34,522. 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 Kean, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,811 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Kean is $282 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
Learn more about Kean tuition and fees.
The biology program at Kean awarded 218 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.