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 Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #498 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 483 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 498 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Marshall University. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,955 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marshall University, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,742 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
Of the 86 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Marshall University, about 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Marshall 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from Marshall University. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.