by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how BYU - I ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at BYU - I was ranked #479 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 475 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 479 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Idaho handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 238 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU - I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,557 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at BYU - I paid an average of $194 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,656 | $4,656 |
| Books and Supplies | $550 | $550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $5,068 | $5,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,096 | $5,096 |
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Of the 251 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from BYU - I in 2021-2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU - I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 14 |
BYU - I 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 BYU - I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Brigham Young University - Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 150 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 23 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 |