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. In addition, we cover how UofL ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from UofL. This makes it the #181 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,123 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofL, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,726 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofL was $1,208 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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Of the 132 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UofL in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from UofL in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 39 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 38 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 32 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 24 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.