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Biology in Idaho

Biology Schools in Idaho

In 2022-2023, 591 students earned their Biology degrees in ID.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Idaho

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 540
Master’s Degree 24
Associate Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Idaho, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Idaho is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 76.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Idaho

6,470 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Idaho

Biology grads earn an average of $71,440 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Idaho that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at BYU - I. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $6,968.

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150 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,016.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $25,368. 100% of students get financical aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,114 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,355. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 39% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,810.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,745. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,695. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,144. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Biology Careers in ID

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Medical Scientists 21% $67,520
High School Teachers 15% $50,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 154
Biochemistry & Biophysics 75
Microbiology Science & Immunology 39
Ecology & Systematics Biology 14
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 9
Zoology 8
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 5
Biotechnology 2

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