We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #546 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #16 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from Northwest. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,708 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Northwest is $355 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Northwest in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Northwest in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
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