by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UL Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #596 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in biology from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #97 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette is $20,487. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UL Lafayette, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UL Lafayette. About 30% were men and 70% 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UL Lafayette in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
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