General Biology at University of Minnesota-Duluth
If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Duluth. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Minnesota-Duluth sits in Duluth, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 131 general biology degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Duluth.
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Online Class Availability at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Among 9,253 students, 250 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,373 (36%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Duluth’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 29 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #12 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 114 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #601 of 1,237 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth
Graduates of University of Minnesota-Duluth’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 | $28,721 |
| 2 years | $32,711 |
| 3 years | $38,989 |
| 4 years | $49,531 |
| 5 years | $59,593 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth take home a median $49,531, compared with $59,496 for all University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth is $24,684.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth are 73% women (95) and 27% men (36).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Among the 131 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 73% were women (95) and 27% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth
This General Biology program at University of Minnesota-Duluth includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 125 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Minnesota-Duluth pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.