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Biology at Denison University

Denison University graduates about 54 biology majors a year, 10% of its graduating class. That puts it 178th of 692 schools we score for biology, a strong program at 70 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 46 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 24% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $56,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

70/100Strong#178 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year5410% of the class
Courses in the catalog46more than 24% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$56,0000.97× the same major nationally
Research in the field$301Ka year, NSF
Admit rate17%whole school
SAT middle 50%1270–1460whole school

Around Denison University

Outdoor classroom.
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Ebaugh Laboratories, Olin Science Hall.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 3 · Athletics 1 · Chapel 1 · Offices 1 · Library 1 · Dorm 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Hillsdale College 71
  2. Arizona State University 70
  3. University of California, Irvine 70
  4. University of Iowa 70
  5. University of California, Riverside 69
  6. Brigham Young University 69
  7. The University of Texas–Dallas 69
  8. Loyola University Chicago 69

Other strong majors at Denison University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Denison University 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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