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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 174 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $29,435. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, biology students borrow a median amount of $38,401 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 MSU Bozeman is $366 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Bozeman was $1,210 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
Of the 83 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from MSU Bozeman in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the MSU Bozeman 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 MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from MSU Bozeman in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 80 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 64 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
| Zoology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.