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 U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #347 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 344 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 347 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from U of I. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of I go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,368 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 19 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of I, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
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, 89% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from U of I in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 37 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 15 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.