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General Biology at Northwest Nazarene University

If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Northwest Nazarene University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwest Nazarene University sits in Nampa, ID.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 general biology degrees were granted at Northwest Nazarene University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Nazarene University

Distance learning is available at Northwest Nazarene University. Among 1,635 students, 268 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 605 (37%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Northwest Nazarene University

Use these rankings to compare Northwest Nazarene University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 8
Best Value	Idaho	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#35 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#533 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#969 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University

Those who finish Northwest Nazarene 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	$25,354

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Northwest Nazarene University stands at $24,406.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General Biology graduates at Northwest Nazarene University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Northwest Nazarene University are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Nazarene University

Among the 13 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Northwest Nazarene University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	7
General Biomedical Sciences	6

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at Northwest Nazarene University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.