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. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, U of U came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from U of U. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,212 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from U of U. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
U of U 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 U Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from U of U in 2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 20 |
| Genetics | 16 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 9 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.