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. We've also included details on how UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 409 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 416 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from UofM. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $32,145. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,452 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 98 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofM, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UofM biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UofM in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 4 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 |
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