by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNK. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #440 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 440 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Nebraska | 7 of 11 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 42 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 64 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska at Kearney awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UNK is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNK report a median salary of $52,716 a year. This is above $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNK, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNK conferred 31 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNK. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 64 |
