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General Biology at College of Western Idaho

If you are interested in studying General Biology, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 general biology graduations were recorded at College of Western Idaho.

Studying Online at College of Western Idaho

Many students take online classes at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at College of Western Idaho

These rankings give you a sense of how College of Western Idaho’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Idaho	#3 of 8
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#37 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#262 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1179 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from College of Western Idaho

Graduates of College of Western Idaho’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,860
2 years	$25,967
3 years	$26,381
4 years	$31,411
5 years	$42,456

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from College of Western Idaho report median earnings of $31,411, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from College of Western Idaho stands at $20,993.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at College of Western Idaho are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).

General Biology Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho

Of the 10 associate’s general biology graduates at College of Western Idaho, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 10% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, below the national average of 64%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at College of Western Idaho

The General Biology program at College of Western Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	10

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at College of Western Idaho pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.