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. We've also included details on how NSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NSC was ranked #860 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 842 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 860 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nevada State College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,205 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NSC was $411 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $202 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,693 | $19,774 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSC. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nevada State College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NSC 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 NSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Nevada State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.