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General Biology Schools in Kansas

693 students earned Biology degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 275 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 631
Master’s Degree 42
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Kansas

13,090 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 Kansas

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $69,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. A typical student attending K -State will pay a net price of $18,433.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,996 after graduation.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Graduates earn an average $39,179 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Newman University

Wichita
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,657 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,794.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,217 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Benedictine College. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,253.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
790 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,548. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,134 a year.

#10

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,868. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

General Biology Careers in KS

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Medical Scientists 17% $70,230
Biological Science Professors 15% $60,660
High School Teachers 5% $49,560
Biological Scientists 4% $60,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 240
Biochemistry & Biophysics 133
Microbiology Science & Immunology 64
Zoology 43
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 33
Ecology & Systematics Biology 30
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 13
Biotechnology 13

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