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. Also, learn how UNOMAHA ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNOMAHA was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 247 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNOMAHA. This makes it the #311 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNOMAHA is $35,831. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNOMAHA, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,286 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNOMAHA is $126 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNOMAHA paid an average of $764 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,536 | $20,524 |
| Fees | $1,834 | $1,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,874 | $3,874 |
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Of the 121 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UNOMAHA in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UNOMAHA 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 UNOMAHA Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UNOMAHA in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNOMAHA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 30 |
| Biotechnology | 25 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 19 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 6 |
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