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Biology at Cornell College

Cornell College graduates about 27 biology majors a year, 12% of its graduating class. That puts it 416th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 48 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 38 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 14% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $65,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year2712% of the class
Courses in the catalog38more than 14% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$65,0000.99× the same major nationally
Admit rate80%whole school
SAT middle 50%1170–1380whole school

Around Cornell College

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Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District
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King Memorial Chapel
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Russell Science Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 26 · Dorm 18 · Chapel 2 · Athletics 1 · Offices 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. North Central College 48
  2. St. Mary's University 48
  3. North Park University 48
  4. Virginia State University 48
  5. Norwich University 48
  6. California State University, Long Beach 47
  7. Stockton University 47
  8. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 47

Other strong majors at Cornell College

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Cornell College with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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