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Biology Schools in Utah

In 2022-2023, 754 students earned their Biology degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 630
Associate Degree 91
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Utah

There are 13,080 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $76,620, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Utah that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

300 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City
210 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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103 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 40%.

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#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,929.

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#7

Snow College

Ephraim
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,514. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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Biology Careers in UT

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
High School Teachers 27% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 288
Microbiology Science & Immunology 169
Ecology & Systematics Biology 169
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 154
Biochemistry & Biophysics 119
Biotechnology 63
Zoology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 49

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