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General Biology at Bemidji State University

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General Biology at Bemidji State University

If you plan to study general biology, take a look at what Bemidji State University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, Minnesota and has a total student population of 4,577. Of the 1,012 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University in 2021, 40 of them were general biology majors.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.

Bemidji State University General Biology Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
  • Master’s Degree in Biology

Online Classes Are Available at Bemidji State University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Bemidji State University offers distance education options for biology at the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Bemidji State University General Biology Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks biology programs across the country. The following shows how Bemidji State University performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The biology major at Bemidji State University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value General Biology Schools 21
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Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 314
Most Popular General Biology Schools 568
Most Focused General Biology Schools 689

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Bemidji State University. This makes it the #265 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from Bemidji State University Make?

The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bemidji State University is $29,149. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is 7% higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.

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Biology Student Demographics at Bemidji State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Bemidji State University.

Bemidji State University General Biology Bachelor’s Program

65% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 40 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Bemidji State University, about 35% were men and 65% were women. The typical biology bachelor's degree program is made up of only 33% men. So male students are more repesented at Bemidji State University since its program graduates 2% more men than average.

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About 68% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in biology at Bemidji State University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor's in biology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 27
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 5

Bemidji State University General Biology Master’s Program

60% Women
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in biology from Bemidji State University. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 33% men graduate in biology each year. Bemidji State University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 7% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a biology master's degree from Bemidji State University, 60% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Bemidji State University with a master's in biology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Bemidji State University also has a doctoral program available in biology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into

A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Bemidji State University.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
High School Teachers 20,940 $64,610
Medical Scientists 2,920 $92,920
Natural Sciences Managers 1,490 $125,780
Biological Science Professors 760 $84,240
Biological Scientists 480 $73,770

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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