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General Biology at Kansas State University

General Biology at Kansas State University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 109 general biology graduations were recorded at Kansas State University.

Online Class Availability at Kansas State University

Distance learning is available at Kansas State University. Among 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Kansas State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas State University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 11
Best Value Kansas #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #22 of 114
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #44 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #283 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #564 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #2 of 11
Best Value Kansas #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #22 of 114
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #44 of 114
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #283 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #564 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Kansas State University

Those who finish Kansas State University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Kansas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,147
2 years $29,685
3 years $36,201
4 years $49,286
5 years $65,318

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Kansas State University report median earnings of $49,286, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Kansas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Kansas State University stands at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Kansas State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Kansas State University are 67% women (73) and 33% men (36).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University

Among the 94 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Kansas State University, 68% were women (64) and 32% were men (30).

Kansas 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 Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 76
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Kansas State University

Minority students account for 14% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Kansas State University

Among the 8 master’s general biology graduates at Kansas State University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

Kansas 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 Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Kansas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Kansas State University

Among the 7 doctoral general biology graduates at Kansas State University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Kansas 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 Kansas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Kansas 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 Kansas State University

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

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 109

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Kansas State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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