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 University of Northwestern (MN) compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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University of Northwestern (MN) holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #496 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Northwestern-St Paul handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Northwestern (MN) report a median salary of $48,091 a year. This is below $48,478, the median for all majors at University of Northwestern (MN).
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Northwestern (MN), general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,875 in student loans. This is higher than $23,505, the typical median for all majors at University of Northwestern (MN).
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,460 | $36,980 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
Find out more about University of Northwestern (MN) tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 University of Northwestern (MN) were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northwestern-St Paul with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul.
This general biology program at University of Northwestern (MN) breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 20 |
University of Northwestern (MN) awarded 20 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).