Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology Education
Education Levels of Biology Teacher Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 377 people earned their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. This earns it the #409 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biology teacher education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 377 |
| Master’s Degree | 358 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Biology Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for biology teacher education students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. About 69.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 260 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biology teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 262 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Biology Teacher Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 286 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biology teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from WGU. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from BYU - I.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from BYU. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from Illinois State. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from UNR. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from North Dakota State University. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from UC Irvine. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from NAU.
Wichita State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from WSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from Ball State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Geneseo comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from SUNY Geneseo.
Utah State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from USU.
University of Wyoming is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from UW. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Utah University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from Southern Utah University.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from UCONN. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY New Paltz. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from SUNY New Paltz. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is St. Joseph's College - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from SJC. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education & Coaching | 4,666 |
| Music Education | 3,286 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 1,917 |
| Social Studies Education | 1,440 |
| Mathematics Education | 1,290 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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