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. We've also included details on how Minnesota State Mankato ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Minnesota State Mankato was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Minnesota State University - Mankato handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Minnesota State Mankato go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,216 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Minnesota State Mankato paid an average of $703 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $327 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $17,726 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,042 | $1,042 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,224 | $11,224 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,672 | $2,672 |
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Of the 99 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Minnesota State Mankato in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State Mankato Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biology master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 9 |
| Biotechnology | 6 |
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