by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Murray State University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #860 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University earn a median of $40,116 a year. This is below $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,475 in student loans. This is above $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from Murray State University were women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Murray State University.
The general biology program at Murray State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
Murray State University conferred 47 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
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