by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Salem State University compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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During the most recent reporting year, Salem State University handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Salem State University report a median salary of $59,961 a year. This is higher than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Salem State University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Salem State University.
This general biology program at Salem State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 53 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 |
Salem State University granted 53 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
Salem State University awarded 2 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).