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. Also, learn how UNOMAHA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNOMAHA was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNOMAHA. This makes it the #311 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 UNOMAHA is $29,450. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNOMAHA, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNOMAHA is $126 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Of the 122 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UNOMAHA in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNOMAHA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UNOMAHA in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 26 |
| Biotechnology | 22 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
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