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General Biology at Idaho State University

General Biology at Idaho State University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at Idaho State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 general biology degrees were granted at Idaho State University.

Online Class Availability at Idaho State University

Many students take online classes at Idaho State University. Of 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Idaho State University

Use these rankings to compare Idaho State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #1 of 8
Best Value Idaho #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #9 of 37
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #22 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #425 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #550 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #1 of 8
Best Value Idaho #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #9 of 37
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #22 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #425 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #550 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Idaho State University

Graduates of Idaho 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 Idaho State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,853
2 years $25,580
3 years $36,037
4 years $49,900
5 years $63,991

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Idaho State University take home a median $49,900, compared with $53,326 for all Idaho State University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Idaho State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Idaho State University stands at $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Idaho State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Idaho State University are 58% women (26) and 42% men (19).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 40 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Idaho State University, 60% were women (24) and 40% were men (16).

Idaho 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 Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 7
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Idaho State University

Minority students account for 20% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Idaho State University

Of the 4 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

Idaho 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 Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Idaho State University

General Biology Doctoral Program at Idaho State University

Among the 1 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Idaho State University gender breakdown of General Biology Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Idaho State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Idaho State University

*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 Idaho State University

This General Biology program at Idaho State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 45

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Idaho State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

References

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