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. We've also included details on how ULM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #667 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from ULM. This makes it the #73 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 ULM is $18,724. 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 ULM, biology students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 Monroe.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from ULM in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 21 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from ULM, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 23 |
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