by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how ISU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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ISU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #425 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Idaho State University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $49,900 a year. This is below $53,326, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is below $24,504, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general biology from ISU identified as men.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at ISU were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Idaho State University.
The general biology program at ISU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 45 |
ISU conferred 45 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).