by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #514 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 496 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 514 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from ISU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,866 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $427 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 49% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of biology master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 9 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.