by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Nicholls State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #754 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,083 a year. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,187 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 Nicholls State University.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Nicholls State University in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
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