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Biology in Minnesota

Biology Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 1,663 students earned their Biology degrees in MN.

A Biology major is the 83rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Minnesota

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Minnesota

27,000 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Minnesota

Biology grads earn an average of $81,780 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Minnesota that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,318. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,719. 65% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bemidji State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

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Biology Careers in MN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $83,670
High School Teachers 5% $61,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Ecology & Systematics Biology 71
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Other Biological Sciences 38
Biochemistry & Biophysics 37
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 30
Pharmacology & Toxicology 30
Microbiology Science & Immunology 18
Zoology 14

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