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 Saint Francis ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Saint Francis was ranked #620 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #49 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 609 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 620 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Francis University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Saint Francis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,411 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Saint Francis was $1,283 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,020 | $41,020 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,880 | $13,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about Saint Francis tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Francis University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Francis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 17 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.