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Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology Education

391 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 286 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 18% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.3% of biology teacher education graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biology Teacher Education Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 391 students earned their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. This earns it the #25 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
Master’s Degree 417
Bachelor’s Degree 391
Graduate Certificate 53
Basic Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree 2

Earnings of Biology Teacher Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for biology teacher education majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. About 66.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 130
Women 261
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biology teacher education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 312
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 20
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There are 286 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in biology teacher education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
109 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for biology teacher education students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The biology teacher education program at Western Governors University awarded 109 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. The biology teacher education program at Brigham Young University - Idaho awarded 16 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women

Brigham Young University - Provo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from BYU.

#4

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
11 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois State University. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from Illinois State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nevada - Reno. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,923 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,625 per year. The biology teacher education program at University of Nevada - Reno awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at North Dakota State University.

#6

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The biology teacher education program at University of California - Irvine awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Arizona University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at NAU. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wichita State University. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,843 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,544 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from WSU.

#9

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

Ball State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The biology teacher education program at Ball State University awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

SUNY Geneseo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 4,900 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from SUNY Geneseo.

#12

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Utah State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at USU.

#12

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Saint Cloud State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at St. Cloud State University.

#12

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for biology teacher education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at UW. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Mount Mercy University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at Mount Mercy.

#15

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Southern Utah University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from Southern Utah University.

#15

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana Wesleyan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in biology teacher education. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,512 per year. The biology teacher education program at Indiana Wesleyan University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Connecticut comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from UCONN.

#15

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY New Paltz comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Roughly 7,400 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 bachelor's degrees were handed out to biology teacher education majors at SUNY New Paltz. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#15

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St. Joseph's College - New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in biology teacher education. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in biology teacher education from SJC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biology teacher education that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education & Coaching 5,830
Music Education 3,393
English & Language Arts Education 1,952
Mathematics Education 1,426
Social Studies Education 1,366

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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