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General Biology at Gonzaga University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Gonzaga University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 66 general biology graduations were recorded at Gonzaga University.

Studying Online at Gonzaga University

Distance learning is available at Gonzaga University. Of 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Gonzaga University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#8 of 23
Best Value	Washington	#22 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#67 of 189
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#175 of 187
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#345 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1184 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Gonzaga University

Students who complete Gonzaga University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,151
2 years	$24,035
3 years	$26,198
4 years	$45,744
5 years	$63,788

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Gonzaga University take home a median $45,744, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Gonzaga University stands at $26,496.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Gonzaga University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Gonzaga University are 62% women (41) and 38% men (25).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Gonzaga University

Of the 66 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Gonzaga University, 62% were women (41) and 38% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 30% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Gonzaga University, 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 Gonzaga University

This General Biology program at Gonzaga University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	66

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Gonzaga University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.