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General Biology Schools in Idaho

584 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Biology is the 6th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 527
Associate Degree 35
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,698. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,153. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,482 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,109 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,114 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 89% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,682. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,188. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 86% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,872 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,775.

#10

North Idaho College

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

42% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,270 after graduation.

General 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
Life Scientists 17% $0
Biological Science Professors 16% $86,000
High School Teachers 15% $50,380
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Biological Scientists 4% $71,420

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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