by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UVU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UVU as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #157 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 157 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Utah | 2 of 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at UVU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Associate’s | 167 |
During the most recent reporting year, Utah Valley University conferred 127 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UVU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UVU earn a median of $61,611 a year. This is higher than $53,268, the median for all majors at UVU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UVU, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,200 in student loans. This is higher than $16,809, the typical median for all majors at UVU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,368 | $17,800 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UVU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UVU conferred 127 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
During the most recent reporting year, Utah Valley University awarded 167 associate’s degrees in general biology.
UVU is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of general biology associate’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of general biology associate’s degree graduates at UVU are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UVU granted 167 associate’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
