Below are the key facts about this program at ENMU-Portales. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ENMU-Portales among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #849 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 849 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Mexico | 5 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 73 of 119 |
Here is each degree level offered in general biology at ENMU-Portales, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
ENMU-Portales holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at ENMU-Portales report a median salary of $37,115 a year. This is lower than $47,161, the median for all majors at ENMU-Portales.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ENMU-Portales, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $8,632 in student loans. This is below $19,460, the typical median for all majors at ENMU-Portales.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,074 | $6,174 |
| Fees | $2,880 | $2,880 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at ENMU-Portales were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ENMU-Portales conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
Graduate study is also available at ENMU-Portales. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |