by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Rockhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Rockhurst holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #517 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Missouri.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rockhurst University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Rockhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,733 a year. This is lower than $78,410, the median for all majors at Rockhurst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rockhurst, general biology students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,111, the typical median for all majors at Rockhurst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,500 | $43,366 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Rockhurst were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Rockhurst University.
The general biology program at Rockhurst offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 34 |
Rockhurst awarded 34 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).