by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #186 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 186 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Arizona | 2 of 13 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 119 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 383 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 383 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
NAU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 7 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $45,255 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 42 |
NAU conferred 226 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
NAU awarded 157 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
