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 UL Lafayette stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UL Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #455 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 128 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UL Lafayette earn a median of $51,956 a year. This is lower than $53,432, the median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at UL Lafayette, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $24,412, the typical median for all majors at UL Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UL Lafayette are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
The general biology program at UL Lafayette offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 139 |
UL Lafayette awarded 139 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).