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. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #616 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM is $17,924. 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 UM, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,718 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UM. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 65 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 5 |
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