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 UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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Ranked at #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UNH is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 10 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNH. This makes it the #181 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.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,346 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNH, biology students borrow a median amount of $42,071 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 UNH is $319 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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The biology program at UNH awarded 174 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 biology majors earned their master's degree from UNH. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 34 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Genetics | 25 |
| Zoology | 24 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 24 |
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