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, and more. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with biotech programs.
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The biotech major at U of I is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Biotechnology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a bachelor's degree in biotech from U of I. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 37 |
| General Biology | 21 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.