by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UofL ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from UofL. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,359 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofL, biology students borrow a median amount of $20,681 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 Louisville.
Of the 127 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UofL in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UofL in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofL 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 Louisville with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 37 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 16 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 15 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 13 |
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