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 UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 259 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #167 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,310 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNC Charlotte is $185 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The biology program at UNC Charlotte awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 21 |
The biology program at UNC Charlotte awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 74 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 25 |
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