by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Nebraska-Lincoln stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #291 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 5 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Nebraska | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in the Plains States Region | 38 |
| College Major Best Value | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 147 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $47,674 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,342 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
This general biology program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 167 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 167 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1 degree in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).