Below are the key facts about this program at Boise State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boise State as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #441 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 441 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Idaho | 1 of 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Boise State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boise State University handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Boise State is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boise State earn a median of $42,767 a year. This is below $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boise State, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,988 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at Boise State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,532 | $24,859 |
| Fees | $2,929 | $2,929 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Boise State conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boise State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |