by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Southern University Baton Rouge stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Southern University Baton Rouge holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #1,021 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern University and A & M College awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge earn a median of $34,441 a year. This is lower than $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern University Baton Rouge, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $33,000 in student loans. This is below $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
Find out more about Southern University Baton Rouge tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Southern University and A & M College.
The general biology program at Southern University Baton Rouge breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 44 |
Southern University Baton Rouge conferred 44 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (86%).
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