by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Nicholls State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Nicholls State University was ranked #852 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #14 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 835 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 852 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Nicholls State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University is $23,672. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Nicholls State University paid an average of $501 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,922 | $6,015 |
| Fees | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,938 | $10,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,996 | $5,996 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Nicholls State University. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Nicholls State University 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 Nicholls State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Nicholls State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 8 |
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