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General Biology at Concordia University-Saint Paul

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Saint Paul. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Concordia University-Saint Paul sits in Saint Paul, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 general biology degrees were awarded at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Studying Online at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Online coursework is an option at Concordia University-Saint Paul. Of 6,003 students, 2,761 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,355 (39%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Concordia University-Saint Paul

These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Saint Paul’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#9 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#20 of 29
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#45 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#55 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#543 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#594 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul

Students who complete Concordia University-Saint Paul’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,904
5 years	$67,827

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Concordia University-Saint Paul comes in at $26,393.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul are 84% women (16) and 16% men (3).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Saint Paul

Among the 19 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Concordia University-Saint Paul, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 42% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Saint Paul, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Concordia University-Saint Paul

The General Biology program at Concordia University-Saint Paul offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	19

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Concordia University-Saint Paul pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, 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.