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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UNC Charlotte was ranked #94 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 #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 94 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $34,094. 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 UNC Charlotte, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,705 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 UNC Charlotte is $185 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 267 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UNC Charlotte. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
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 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in biology from UNC Charlotte. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 183 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 24 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.