by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Loyola New Orleans ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola New Orleans was ranked #647 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 636 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 647 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University New Orleans handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans is $30,181. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola New Orleans, biology students borrow a median amount of $39,492 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Loyola New Orleans was $1,275 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,280 | $45,280 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Learn more about Loyola New Orleans tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Loyola New Orleans. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Loyola New Orleans does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola New Orleans Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.