Why major in biology?
Outcomes and benefits of a being ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Biology major
Recent surveys of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ mathematics and science alumni over the past 20 years tell us that ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ graduates are extremely successful in pursuing advanced degrees in graduate or professional school. Nearly 76% of those responding to the survey reported that they had earned advanced degrees in their disciplines. An average of 40 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students or alumni enter schools across the health professions each year, and another 10 enter graduate schools in the sciences. Also, National Science Foundation data place ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ among the top 50 liberal arts colleges producing PhDs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines. More than 45% of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ graduates who receive a Ph.D. do so in the sciences, powerful evidence of the strength of our undergraduate science program.
Where ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ biology graduates went to graduate or professional school – Classes ’12-’20
Where ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ biology graduates worked post-graduation – Classes’12-’20