by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #550 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 550 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Nevada | 3 of 6 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 223 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 223 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $52,145 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,376 in student loans. This is above $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UNLV granted 223 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (32%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
