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. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #802 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $21,223. 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 NSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,821 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at NSU is $240 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from NSU in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
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