Biology Studies at Northwestern College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, take a look at what Northwestern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern College sits in Orange City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 biology studies graduations were recorded at Northwestern College.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at Northwestern College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern College. Of 1,705 students, 583 (34%) studied exclusively online and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Biology Studies graduates at Northwestern College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Northwestern College are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern College
Of the 13 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Northwestern College, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Northwestern College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.