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. Also, learn how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #539 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from ISU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ISU is $22,853. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ISU, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 Idaho State University.
Of the 69 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from ISU in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from ISU in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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