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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from U of I. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $26,431. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,250 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 University of Idaho.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from U of I in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 28 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 21 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 14 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 7 |
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