by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 1% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 295 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report a median salary of $59,939 a year. This is lower than $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,218 in student loans. This is lower than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Learn more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities identified as women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The general biology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 314 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 314 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).