by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NSC was ranked #778 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nevada State College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSC is $28,070. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSC, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,195 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Nevada State College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSC. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 6 |
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