by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Boise State stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Boise State holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #488 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 2 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 2 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Idaho | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boise State University awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boise State earn a median of $42,767 a year. This is below $56,673, the median for all majors at Boise State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boise State, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,988 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at Boise State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,532 | $24,859 |
| Fees | $2,929 | $2,929 |
Find out more about Boise State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Boise State are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Boise State are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Boise State University.
This general biology program at Boise State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 135 |
Boise State conferred 135 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).