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Biology Studies at Utah State University

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Biology Studies Degrees Available at USU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences

USU Biological Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	26
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	30
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	46
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	53
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	55
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	60
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	62
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	67
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	72
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	75
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	76
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	78
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	79
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	86
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	91
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	92
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	95
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	96
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	101
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	108
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	110
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	123
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	126
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	132
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	143
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	150
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	158
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	164
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	166
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	172
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	174
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	182
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	182
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	194
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	202
Best Biology Studies Schools	216
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	219
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	231
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	236

Popularity of Biological Sciences at USU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. 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 biological sciences from USU. This makes it the #229 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #112 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at USU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Utah State University.

USU Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological sciences from USU in 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 biological sciences.

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

USU Biology Studies Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in biological sciences from USU. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in biological sciences.

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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Cory Maylett under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.