by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from USU. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #145 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 USU is $30,513. 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 USU, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,750 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 Utah State University.
Of the 97 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from USU in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 biology majors earned their master's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 40 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 23 |
| Zoology | 3 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 |
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