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General Biology at Murray State University

General Biology at Murray State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Murray State University is in Murray, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 47 general biology degrees were awarded at Murray State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University

Online coursework is an option at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Murray State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #3 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #11 of 18
Best Value Southeast (Region) #24 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #138 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #196 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #860 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Murray State University

Students who complete Murray 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 Murray State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,368
2 years $36,668
3 years $38,166
4 years $40,116
5 years $54,903

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Murray State University earn a median of $40,116, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Murray State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Murray State University stands at $24,475.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Murray State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Murray State University are 66% women (31) and 34% men (16).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University

Among the 46 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Murray State University, 65% were women (30) and 35% were men (16).

Murray 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 Murray State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Murray State University

Minority students account for 11% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 1 master’s general biology graduates at Murray State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Murray 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 Murray State University.

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

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

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 47

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

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