We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #323 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 323 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 27 of 115 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $47,674 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,342 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 147 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 17 |