Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how FHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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FHSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #366 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fort Hays State University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at FHSU earn a median of $44,899 a year. This is lower than $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Fort Hays State University.
This general biology program at FHSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 58 |
FHSU granted 58 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).