by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NCAT stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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NCAT ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #943 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 11 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 29 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 29 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 29 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 63 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 |
| College Major Best Value | 69 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 219 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 227 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina A & T State University handed out 125 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NCAT earn a median of $41,378 a year. This is lower than $48,573, the median for all majors at NCAT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCAT, general biology students accumulate a median of $28,358 in student loans. This is lower than $29,078, the typical median for all majors at NCAT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,540 | $17,400 |
| Fees | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NCAT are Black or African American. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at NCAT are Black or African American. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina A & T State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at North Carolina A & T State University.
The general biology program at NCAT offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 133 |
NCAT awarded 133 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (90%).