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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 372 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 396 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNR. This makes it the #166 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
Of the 372 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UNR in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 35 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNR. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 639 |
| Physical Sciences | 123 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 89 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 70 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 67 |
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