Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,646 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Biology Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.6% of Biology Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Biology Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89,827 people earned theirBiology Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Biology Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 29 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 76,552 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,274 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,087 |
Earnings of Biology Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Biology Studies of $49,148 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,888 |
| 4 years | $49,148 |
| 5 years | $62,034 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Biology Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Biology Studies. About 68.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24,089 |
| Women | 52,463 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Biology Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,442 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 10,706 | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,150 | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 7,663 | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3,515 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 1,697 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 2,024 | 2.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Biology Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,712 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Biology Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Biology Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Florida International University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 983 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 893 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 784 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 744 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 626 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 619 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 603 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 597 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 593 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 583 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 557 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 506 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 490 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 481 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Binghamton University is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 478 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. This school awarded 466 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 460 bachelor's degrees in Biology Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Biology Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 456 people received their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Biology Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Biology Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11,758 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.