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, and more. We've also included details on how ULM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #651 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 649 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 651 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in biology from ULM. This makes it the #73 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ULM was $505 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $276 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,788 | $17,888 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,182 | $10,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,976 | $5,976 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
ULM 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 ULM Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from ULM in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 Monroe with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 20 |
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