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General Biology at Plymouth State University

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

Plymouth State University sits in Plymouth, NH.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 general biology degrees were granted at Plymouth State University.

Studying Online at Plymouth State University

Distance learning is available at Plymouth State University. Among 3,707 students, 252 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,345 (36%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Plymouth State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Plymouth State University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Hampshire	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	New Hampshire	#6 of 9
Best Value	New England (Region)	#34 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#72 of 91
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#710 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#720 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Plymouth State University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,168
2 years	$23,807

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Plymouth State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at Plymouth State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Plymouth State University are 58% women (7) and 42% men (5).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Plymouth State University

Of the 11 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Plymouth State University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Plymouth State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Plymouth State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Plymouth State University

Among the 1 master’s general biology degrees awarded at Plymouth State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Plymouth State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Unknown	1

*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 Plymouth State University

The General Biology program at Plymouth State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	12

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Plymouth State University go on to a range of careers. 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.