by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded 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 rates MSU highly for general biology, placing at #736 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 736 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Montana | 2 of 6 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 22 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 110 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University handed out 110 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU earn a median of $39,079 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,750 in student loans. This is above $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 94% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU awarded 110 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
