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. Also, learn how UVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #400 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 391 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 400 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,427 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UVU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
Of the 124 students who earned an associate's degree in General Biology from UVU in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a associate's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 33 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 6 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.