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. In addition, we cover how UM ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #502 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 498 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 502 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UM is $43,914. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UM in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% 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 The University of Montana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 48 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 10 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.