by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNM as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #477 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 477 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in New Mexico | 2 of 9 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 35 of 119 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UNM is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM earn a median of $42,040 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UNM conferred 181 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 9 |
