by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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NKU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #461 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,852 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, general biology students accumulate a median of $23,950 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Northern Kentucky University.
The general biology program at NKU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 74 |
NKU awarded 74 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).