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. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #670 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 657 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 670 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from Murray State. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $25,914. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 34 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Murray State in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Murray State University.