by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southeastern. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southeastern highly for general biology, coming in at #823 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 823 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 6 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 133 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at Southeastern, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southeastern Louisiana University awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Southeastern ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,453 a year. This is lower than $49,697, the median for all majors at Southeastern.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southeastern, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,062 in student loans. This is lower than $24,323, the typical median for all majors at Southeastern.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southeastern are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southeastern awarded 96 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southeastern. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
