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NAU was ranked #110 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from NAU. This makes it the #26 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Northern Arizona University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 biological sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from NAU. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2021 graduates were in 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 biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Of the 22 biological sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NAU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 275 |
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