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 UL Lafayette ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #553 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 539 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 553 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in biology from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #97 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,690 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UL Lafayette was $1,006 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $434 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
Learn more about UL Lafayette tuition and fees.
Of the 118 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UL Lafayette in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UL Lafayette in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.