2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas
Finding the Best General Biology 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Kansas to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for biology majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular General Biology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular school in Kansas for general biology students. KU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
After completing their degree, biology graduates from KU carry an average student debt load of $23,054. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $252.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas list. Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at K -State take out is $20,859. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for general biology students. WSU is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Wichita.
After completing their degree, biology graduates from WSU carry an average student debt load of $23,923.
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Out of the 29 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at FHSU take out is $21,500.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pittsburg State University is a great place for general biology students. Pitt State is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.
While working on their degree, biology majors at Pitt State accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.
Newman University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Newman University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Wichita.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Newman University take out is $22,000.
Emporia State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, biology graduates from ESU take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Benedictine College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Atchison.
Bethany College Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general biology students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Lindsborg, Bethany College Kansas is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that biology majors at Bethany College Kansas take out is $26,000.
University of Saint Mary ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General Biology Schools in Kansas list. Located in the fringe town of Leavenworth, University of St. Mary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, biology majors at University of St. Mary accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
Best General Biology Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Colleges 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 26 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.
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