by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how St. Cloud State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #269 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,365 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Cloud State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,450 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Cloud State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Cloud State University. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 20 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 15 |
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