by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 158 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNCW. This makes it the #311 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 UNCW is $32,925. 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 UNCW, biology students borrow a median amount of $35,668 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 UNCW is $366 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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The biology program at UNCW awarded 185 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in biology from UNCW. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW 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 North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 97 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 3 |