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General Biology Schools in Minnesota

36 students earned Biology degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 83rd most popular major in the state out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,581. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,299 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,033.

General 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
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Life Scientists 9% $78,430
Biological Science Professors 9% $76,960
Biological Scientists 8% $73,130
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
Pharmacology & Toxicology 30
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 30
Microbiology Science & Immunology 18
Zoology 14

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