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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how NAU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #174 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University handed out 383 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $45,255 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, general biology students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Find out more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 42 |
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Northern Arizona University.
The general biology program at NAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 226 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 182 |
NAU conferred 226 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).
NAU conferred 182 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).