2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You
General Biology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 693 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
Of the 153 students majoring in biology at KU, 34% are male and 66% are female.
On average, biology graduates from KU take out $24,635 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.
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Out of the 23 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 63% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 37% are male.
Biology majors at K -State take out an average of $21,028 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. WSU is a large public school located in the large city of Wichita.
About 58% of the students majoring in biology at the school are women while 42% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at WSU accumulate an average of around $23,960 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 43% of the biology majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from FHSU carry an average student debt load of $22,193.
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Out of the 23 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Newman University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Newman University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.
Of the 43 students majoring in biology at Newman University, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Pittsburg State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Pittsburg.
Of the 41 students majoring in biology at Pitt State, 32% are male and 68% are female.
Biology majors at Pitt State take out an average of $20,948 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Benedictine College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Atchison.
Women make up 85% of the biology majors at the school.
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Bethany College Kansas landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general biology programs. Located in the remote town of Lindsborg, Bethany College Kansas is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 73% of the biology majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #9, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 21 students majoring in biology at ESU, 48% are male and 52% are female.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at ESU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,336.
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University of Saint Mary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Leavenworth, University of St. Mary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 40% of the biology majors at the school.
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Request InformationBest General Biology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1,745 |
| Iowa | 805 |
| Nebraska | 757 |
| North Dakota | 289 |
| South Dakota | 347 |
Majors Related to Biology
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Biology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.