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General Biology at Southern Utah University

General Biology at Southern Utah University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Southern Utah University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 101 general biology degrees were granted at Southern Utah University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Utah University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Utah University. Of 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Southern Utah University

These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Utah University’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Utah #4 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Utah #8 of 8
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #8 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #19 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #274 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #746 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Southern Utah University

Graduates of Southern Utah University’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at Southern Utah University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,303
2 years $26,121
3 years $26,542
4 years $42,285
5 years $58,829

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Southern Utah University earn a median of $42,285, compared with $42,676 for all Southern Utah University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Southern Utah University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from Southern Utah University is $13,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Southern Utah University are 43% women (43) and 57% men (58).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Utah University

Of the 101 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Southern Utah University, 43% were women (43) and 57% were men (58).

Southern Utah University gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 76
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Southern Utah University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University

This General Biology program at Southern Utah University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 101

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at Southern Utah University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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