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General Biology at The College of Idaho

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at The College of Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 general biology degrees were awarded at The College of Idaho.

Online Class Availability at The College of Idaho

Online coursework is an option at The College of Idaho. Among 1,090 students, 10 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at The College of Idaho

These rankings give you a sense of how The College of Idaho’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#7 of 8
Best Value	Idaho	#7 of 8
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#30 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#31 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#766 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#934 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from The College of Idaho

Graduates of The College of Idaho’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	$23,354
2 years	$22,192

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from The College of Idaho stands at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Biology graduates at The College of Idaho, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at The College of Idaho are 55% women (22) and 45% men (18).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at The College of Idaho

Among the 40 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at The College of Idaho, 55% were women (22) and 45% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 28% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at The College of Idaho, 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 The College of Idaho

This General Biology program at The College of Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	8
General Biomedical Sciences	32

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at The College of Idaho pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.