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 Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 233 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from Montclair State. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,179 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, biology students borrow a median amount of $35,417 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 Montclair State is $330 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $457 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Montclair State. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Montclair State make a median salary of $43,150. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at Montclair State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Montclair State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 9 |
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