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 UW - La Crosse ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UW - La Crosse is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #83 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 239 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in biology from UW - La Crosse. This makes it the #63 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 UW - La Crosse is $36,823. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - La Crosse, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,026 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 UW - La Crosse is $232 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - La Crosse was $709 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
Learn more about UW - La Crosse tuition and fees.
Of the 247 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from UW - La Crosse in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - La Crosse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UW - La Crosse 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 UW - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from UW - La Crosse make a median salary of $55,787 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in biology from UW - La Crosse. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
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 Wisconsin - La Crosse with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Wisconsin - La Crosse.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 41 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.