by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Tulane University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Tulane University is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #91 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 19 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Louisiana | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 133 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 133 |
During the most recent reporting year, Tulane University of Louisiana conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tulane University, general biology students borrow a median amount of $13,875 in student loans. This is lower than $22,077, the typical median for all majors at Tulane University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,684 | $64,372 |
| Fees | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Find out more about Tulane University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 41% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Tulane University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Tulane University are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Tulane University are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
This general biology program at Tulane University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 54 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 24 |
Tulane University conferred 54 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
Tulane University granted 24 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (38%).