Biology Studies at College of Western Idaho
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho sits in Nampa, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 biology studies degrees were granted at College of Western Idaho.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at College of Western Idaho, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at College of Western Idaho are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Of the 10 associate’s biology studies 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 Biology Studies 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 Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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.