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Biology Studies at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNLV ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological sciences.

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• Student Demographics

Biology Studies Degrees Available at UNLV

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences

UNLV Biological Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	55
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	65
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	66
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	69
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	76
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	80
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	88
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	94
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	97
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	102
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	103
Best Biology Studies Colleges for Veterans	104
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	106
Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools	111
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income Over $110k)	119
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	127
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	132
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	137
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (With Aid)	138
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	142
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $75-$110k)	144
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	150
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	150
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	156
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies	158
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $48-$75k)	164
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	187
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	192
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies	196
Best Biology Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools	199
Best Biology Studies Schools	201
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	207
Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools	218
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	221
Best Biology Studies Graduate Degree Schools	223
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $30-$48k)	234
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	249
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	262
Best Value Colleges for Biology Studies (Income $0-$30k)	273
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates	733
Highest Paid Biology Studies Graduates	748

Popularity of Biological Sciences at UNLV

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 270 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from UNLV. This makes it the #123 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological Sciences Student Diversity at UNLV

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.

UNLV Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program

Of the 270 biological sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNLV, about 34% were men and 66% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	87
Black or African American	11
Hispanic or Latino	87
White	55
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	26

UNLV Biology Studies Master’s Program

The biological sciences program at UNLV awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in biological sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Stan Shebs under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.