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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montana State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $22,546. 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 MSU Bozeman, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,750 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at MSU Bozeman is $366 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Montana State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from MSU Bozeman. About 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in biology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 105 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 74 |
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 56 |
Biotechnology | 11 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 8 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 3 |
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