by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNO was ranked #717 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #9 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 705 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 717 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Orleans handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNO. This makes it the #135 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 UNO is $33,784. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNO paid an average of $455 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $254 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Fees | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,174 | $12,174 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about UNO tuition and fees.
Of the 107 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UNO in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UNO 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 UNO Online Learning page.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UNO in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Orleans.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.