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. Also, learn how McNeese ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at McNeese was ranked #775 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 762 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 775 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, McNeese State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at McNeese is $28,276. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at McNeese paid an average of $418 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $356 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,147 | $6,647 |
| Fees | $3,313 | $3,313 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,596 | $10,596 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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Of the 51 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from McNeese, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at McNeese are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the McNeese biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the McNeese Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at McNeese State University.
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