Biology Studies at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fort Hays State University sits in Hays, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 58 biology studies degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University.
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Studying Online at Fort Hays State University
Online coursework is an option at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Fort Hays State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Fort Hays State University are 57% women (33) and 43% men (25).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 49 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Fort Hays State University, 55% were women (27) and 45% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 9 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Fort Hays State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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