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, and more. Also, learn how NWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #505 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 501 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 505 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NWU paid an average of $1,390 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,648 | $40,648 |
| Fees | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,982 | $9,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NWU. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the NWU 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 NWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.