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Biology in Minnesota

Biology Schools in Minnesota

1,663 students earned Biology degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Biology is the 11th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,525
Associate Degree 81
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 biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Minnesota

There are 27,000 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $81,780, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Minnesota that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

82% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,812. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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St Olaf College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at St. Olaf will pay a net price of $21,996. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,719.

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

48% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,233.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 59% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,699.

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#8

Macalester College

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

91% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,697. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Carleton College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,838.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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College of Saint Benedict

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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Biology Careers in MN

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $83,670
High School Teachers 5% $61,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 351
Biochemistry & Biophysics 350
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 212
Ecology & Systematics Biology 147
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 80
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 62
Microbiology Science & Immunology 50
Other Biological Sciences 38

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