by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNO. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNO among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #973 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 973 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 8 of 19 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 170 of 294 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at UNO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Orleans awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UNO is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UNO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,666 a year. This is lower than $50,941, the median for all majors at UNO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNO, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology 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 general biology.
| 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 |
UNO awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).
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 General Biology | 13 |
