by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Northwest holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #512 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Missouri.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest Missouri State University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,845 a year. This is lower than $51,493, the median for all majors at Northwest.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwest, general biology students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,472, the typical median for all majors at Northwest.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,461 | $13,426 |
| Fees | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwest were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
The general biology program at Northwest offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
Northwest conferred 38 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).