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Biological Sciences in Minnesota

Biological Sciences Schools in Minnesota

1,582 students earned Biological Sciences degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Biological Sciences is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Minnesota

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,450
Associate Degree 75
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Minnesota

24,080 people in the state and 1,213,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological sciences.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Minnesota

Biological Sciences grads earn an average of $81,780 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,318. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth.

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99 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,812. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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St Olaf College

Northfield
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,233. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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73 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,699.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,697. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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Carleton College

Northfield
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,838.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Biological Sciences Careers in MN

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 9% $76,960
High School Teachers 5% $61,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
General Biomedical Sciences 109

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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