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. Also, learn how Metro State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Metro State was ranked #518 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #23 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 513 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 518 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Metro State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,128 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Metro State was $286 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Metro State tuition and fees.
The biology program at Metro State awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Metro State 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 Metro State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Metropolitan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
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