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 Southwest Minnesota State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southwest Minnesota State University was ranked #765 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #25 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 752 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 765 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southwest Minnesota State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southwest Minnesota State University is $31,765. 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 Southwest Minnesota State University paid an average of $305 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Fees | $1,464 | $1,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,666 | $10,666 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,542 | $3,542 |
Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southwest Minnesota State University. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southwest Minnesota 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southwest Minnesota State University.