Biology Studies at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, consider the program at Marshall University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 82 biology studies degrees were granted at Marshall University.
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Studying Online at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Marshall University are 67% women (55) and 33% men (27).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 74 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at Marshall University, 69% were women (51) and 31% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 22% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 8 master’s biology studies graduates at Marshall University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
*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 Marshall University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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