Below are the key facts about this program at UNO. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNO highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #1,037 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 1,037 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 8 of 19 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 173 of 304 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at UNO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at UNO covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 96 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Orleans awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNO is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,666 a year. This is below $50,941, the median for all majors at UNO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNO, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,048, the typical median for all majors at UNO.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Fees | $3,082 | $3,082 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNO were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNO. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1 |