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, and more. In addition, we cover how Tulane ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Tulane was ranked #100 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 100 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tulane. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Tulane paid an average of $2,555 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
Learn more about Tulane tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Tulane in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tulane are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Tulane 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 Tulane Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Tulane in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 174 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 100 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 51 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 36 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.