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General Biology at Boise State University

General Biology at Boise State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Boise State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boise State University is in Boise, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 135 general biology degrees were granted at Boise State University.

Online Class Availability at Boise State University

Many students take online classes at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) studied exclusively online and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Boise State University

Use these rankings to compare Boise State University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #2 of 8
Best Value Idaho #6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #12 of 37
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #28 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #488 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #687 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Boise State University

Students who complete Boise 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 Boise State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,915
2 years $26,558
3 years $35,187
4 years $42,767
5 years $54,715

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Boise State University take home a median $42,767, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Boise State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Boise State University stands at $22,988.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Boise State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Boise State University are 64% women (87) and 36% men (48).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Among the 124 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Boise State University, 66% were women (82) and 34% were men (42).

Boise 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 Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 86
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 3
Asian 3
Two or More Races 13
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Boise State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 11 master’s general biology graduates at Boise State University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

Boise 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 Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Boise State University

Minority students account for 36% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Boise State University, lower than 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 Boise State University

The General Biology program at Boise State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 135

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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

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