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. In addition, we cover how Southeastern ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southeastern was ranked #575 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 568 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 575 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southeastern Louisiana University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in biology from Southeastern. This makes it the #121 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southeastern is $30,865. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southeastern paid an average of $869 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,777 | $18,255 |
| Fees | $2,596 | $2,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,240 | $10,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about Southeastern tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Southeastern 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 Southeastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 biology majors earned their master's degree from Southeastern. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Southeastern Louisiana University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.