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. Also, learn how St. Cloud State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 290 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biology from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #219 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 St. Cloud State University is $44,166. 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 St. Cloud State University paid an average of $341 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from St. Cloud State University in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from St. Cloud State University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud 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 | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Saint Cloud State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 16 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
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