General Biology at University of Idaho
If you plan to study General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Idaho sits in Moscow, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 general biology degrees were granted at University of Idaho.
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Online Class Availability at University of Idaho
Online coursework is an option at University of Idaho. Among 12,286 students, 1,510 (12%) studied exclusively online and 4,018 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Idaho
Use these rankings to compare University of Idaho’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #615 of 1,249 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #615 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Idaho
Students who complete University of Idaho’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,431 |
| 2 years | $27,295 |
| 3 years | $33,124 |
| 4 years | $42,589 |
| 5 years | $51,694 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from University of Idaho take home a median $42,589, compared with $51,744 for all University of Idaho graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of Idaho stands at $21,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at University of Idaho, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Idaho are 47% women (8) and 53% men (9).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Idaho
Among the 16 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Idaho, below the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of Idaho
Of the 1 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Idaho, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 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 University of Idaho
The General Biology program at University of Idaho offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at University of Idaho work across a variety of fields. 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
- 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.