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General Biology at Montana State University

General Biology at Montana State University

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at Montana State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Montana State University sits in Bozeman, MT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 119 general biology degrees were granted at Montana State University.

Studying Online at Montana State University

Many students take online classes at Montana State University. Among 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Montana State University

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

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Montana #2 of 6
Best Value Montana #5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #24 of 37
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #31 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #762 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #822 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Montana State University

Graduates of Montana 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 Montana State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,546
2 years $25,387
3 years $33,519
4 years $39,079
5 years $44,208

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from Montana State University earn a median of $39,079, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Montana State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Montana State University is $24,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Montana State University are 48% women (57) and 52% men (62).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 110 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Montana State University, 46% were women (51) and 54% were men (59).

Montana 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 Montana State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 103
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Montana State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Montana State University

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

Montana 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 Montana State University.

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

This General Biology program at Montana State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 119

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

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

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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