by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #468 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 468 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Idaho | 2 of 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 11 of 38 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Idaho State University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ISU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $49,900 a year. This is below $53,326, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,504, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ISU granted 40 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
