by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #6 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMN Twin Cities is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 340 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 346 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in biology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #147 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #113 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $36,136. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,131 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UMN Twin Cities is $307 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 340 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UMN Twin Cities. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 196 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 26 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 biology majors earned their master's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 - Twin Cities with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 299 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 134 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 96 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 88 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 83 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.