by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,163 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,163 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 14 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 243 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,127 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,821 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NSU conferred 60 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
