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 UMN Duluth ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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UMN Duluth was ranked #132 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 132 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Duluth handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Duluth go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,891 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Duluth, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,487 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UMN Duluth is $152 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Duluth was $700 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $491 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,766 | $18,210 |
| Fees | $1,552 | $1,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,448 | $2,448 |
Learn more about UMN Duluth tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UMN Duluth. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Duluth with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UMN Duluth 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 UMN Duluth Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Minnesota - Duluth.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 42 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.