by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Bemidji State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bemidji State University was ranked #457 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 446 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 457 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bemidji State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Bemidji State University. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bemidji State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,469 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bemidji State University paid an average of $314 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,994 | $8,994 |
| Fees | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $890 | $890 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,041 | $10,041 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Bemidji State University in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Bemidji State University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bemidji State University Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Bemidji State University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bemidji State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bemidji State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bemidji State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 25 |
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