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General Biology at Frostburg State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Frostburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Frostburg State University is in Frostburg, MD.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 general biology degrees were granted at Frostburg State University.

Online Class Availability at Frostburg State University

Online coursework is an option at Frostburg State University. Of 4,104 students, 983 (24%) studied exclusively online and 991 (24%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Frostburg State University

Use these rankings to compare Frostburg State University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Maryland	#4 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#7 of 20
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 213
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#93 of 215
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#389 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#457 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Frostburg State University

Those who finish Frostburg State University’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	$27,533
2 years	$25,194
5 years	$62,757

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Frostburg State University is $24,309.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at Frostburg State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Frostburg State University are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Frostburg State University

Of the 10 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Frostburg State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Frostburg State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 10% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Frostburg State University, below 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 Frostburg State University

This General Biology program at Frostburg State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	10

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Frostburg State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.