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General Biology at Marshall University

General Biology at Marshall University

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 94 general biology degrees were awarded at Marshall University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University

Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Marshall University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #4 of 9
Best Value Southeast (Region) #20 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #141 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #871 of 1,249

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #4 of 9
Best Value Southeast (Region) #20 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #141 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #174 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #871 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Marshall University

Students who complete Marshall 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 Marshall University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $20,281
2 years $18,540
3 years $29,686
4 years $38,607
5 years $60,725

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Marshall University report median earnings of $38,607, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Marshall University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Marshall University comes in at $25,206.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Marshall University are 66% women (62) and 34% men (32).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University

Among the 74 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Marshall University, 69% were women (51) and 31% were men (23).

Marshall 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 Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 58
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 6
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Marshall University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Marshall University

Of the 18 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Marshall University, 56% were women (10) and 44% were men (8).

Marshall 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 Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Black / African American 1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Marshall University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Marshall University

Among the 2 doctoral general biology graduates at Marshall University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Marshall 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 Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Marshall 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 Marshall University

This General Biology program at Marshall University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 82
General Biomedical Sciences 12

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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