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 NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #771 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 758 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 771 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $25,078. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,449 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at NSU is $240 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from NSU in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.