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 UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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UNL was ranked #104 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 104 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNL. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,063 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, biology students borrow a median amount of $36,449 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNL is $326 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UNL in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 83 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 33 |
| Zoology | 25 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
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