by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The U compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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The U is in the top 5% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #61 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Utah | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 4 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Utah | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah conferred 261 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,081 a year. This is lower than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The U, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is above $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 176 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 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 The U were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Utah.
This general biology program at The U breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 276 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 |
The U conferred 276 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
The U granted 6 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).