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 UND ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UND was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 164 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Dakota handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UND. This makes it the #264 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 UND is $28,056. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UND paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $385 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,237 | $13,856 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,446 | $3,446 |
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Of the 75 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UND, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UND are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UND 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 UND Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from UND. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.