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. In addition, we cover how Pitt State ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #593 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 584 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 593 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from Pitt State. This makes it the #219 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,134 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt State paid an average of $582 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $204 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,128 | $17,472 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,398 | $9,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,396 | $5,396 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Pitt State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Pitt 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 Pitt State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a master's degree in biology from Pitt State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Pittsburg State University.