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General Biology at Bemidji State University

General Biology at Bemidji State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Bemidji State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 49 general biology degrees were granted at Bemidji State University.

Studying Online at Bemidji State University

Many students take online classes at Bemidji State University. Of 4,072 students, 1,447 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,441 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Bemidji State University

Rankings can help you compare Bemidji State University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #8 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #22 of 29
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #42 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #59 of 114
Best Value Nationwide #560 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #567 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Bemidji State University

Those who finish Bemidji State University’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Bemidji State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,149
2 years $31,314
3 years $37,142
4 years $42,945
5 years $58,785

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Bemidji State University take home a median $42,945, compared with $51,331 for all Bemidji State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Bemidji State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Bemidji State University comes in at $25,494.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Bemidji State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Bemidji State University are 69% women (34) and 31% men (15).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Bemidji State University

Of the 29 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Bemidji State University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

Bemidji State University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bemidji State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 20
Black / African American 5
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Bemidji State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bemidji State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Bemidji State University

Among the 20 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Bemidji State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

Bemidji State University gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Bemidji State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Bemidji State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Bemidji State University, below the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Bemidji State University

The General Biology program at Bemidji State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 49

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Bemidji State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Food Science Technicians $100,898
Biological Technicians $100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Life Scientists, All Other $97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists $92,484
Forensic Science Technicians $85,117

References

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