by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern University Baton Rouge. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Southern University Baton Rouge among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #1,217 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,217 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 17 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 273 of 294 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at Southern University Baton Rouge, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern University and A & M College conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Southern University Baton Rouge is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge earn a median of $34,441 a year. This is lower than $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern University Baton Rouge, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $33,000 in student loans. This is below $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southern University Baton Rouge granted 37 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (89%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern University Baton Rouge. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
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