by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nevada-Reno as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #253 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 253 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Nevada | 2 of 6 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $48,891 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,153 in student loans. This is above $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 47% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 171 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 1 |
