by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Murray State University as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #757 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 757 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kentucky | 9 of 18 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 119 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 9 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 117 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 658 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University earn a median of $40,116 a year. This is below $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,475 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Murray State University conferred 46 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
