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. We've also included details on how NAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #74 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 74 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 467 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 461 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in biology from NAU. This makes it the #71 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $34,940. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, biology students borrow a median amount of $38,166 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at NAU is $338 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 467 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 45 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at NAU make a median salary of $41,087. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at NAU awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 21 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 2 |
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