Below are the key facts about this program at Pitt State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pitt State among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #593 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 593 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Kansas | 6 of 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 64 of 115 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Pitt State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pittsburg State University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Pitt State ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Pitt State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,950 a year. This is higher than $48,271, the median for all majors at Pitt State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Pitt State, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,550 in student loans. This is below $22,669, the typical median for all majors at Pitt State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,982 | $17,686 |
| Fees | $2,058 | $2,058 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Pitt State are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Pitt State conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Pitt State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.