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General Biology at University of Idaho

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of Idaho
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.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of Idaho

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).

University of Idaho 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 University of Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of Idaho

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).

University of Idaho 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 University of Idaho.

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

*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

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