by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how Boise State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #431 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boise State University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Boise State. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boise State is $24,915. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,988 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Boise State University.
Of the 137 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Boise State, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Boise State. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Zoology | 4 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 1 |
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