by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NMSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NMSU highly for general biology, coming in at #772 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 772 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Mexico | 4 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 60 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general biology at NMSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Mexico State University-Main Campus conferred 97 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
NMSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NMSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,093 a year. This is lower than $50,461, the median for all majors at NMSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NMSU, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,312 in student loans. This is higher than $19,524, the typical median for all majors at NMSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,041 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NMSU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NMSU awarded 97 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NMSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
