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General Biology Schools in Utah

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

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 585
Associate Degree 221
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Utah

There are 13,080 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $76,620, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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

300 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. This public school has an average net price of $9,955. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
210 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, Southern Utah University grads earn an average salary of $36,702. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#5

Dixie State University

Saint George
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,459. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $6,197. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 23% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Snow College will pay a net price of $8,564. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,013 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $11,647. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

General Biology Careers in UT

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Medical Scientists 53% $59,540
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
High School Teachers 27% $57,400
Biological Scientists 24% $75,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 288
Microbiology Science & Immunology 169
Ecology & Systematics Biology 169
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 154
Biochemistry & Biophysics 119
Biotechnology 63
Zoology 62
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 49

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