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 Humboldt State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #333 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #35 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 333 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Humboldt State University. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University is $32,760. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $30,637 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Humboldt State University is $243 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $836 | $836 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,166 | $13,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,742 | $3,742 |
Learn more about Humboldt State University tuition and fees.
Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Humboldt State University in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the Humboldt State University biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Humboldt State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Humboldt State University make a median salary of $46,625. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in biology from Humboldt State University. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Humboldt State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Botany/Plant Biology | 37 |
| Zoology | 37 |
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