by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The U. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The U among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #75 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 75 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Utah | 1 of 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah conferred 261 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,081 a year. This is lower than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is above $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
The U awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Graduate study is also available at The U. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
