by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UNLV compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UNLV ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #499 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #73 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 223 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV earn a median of $52,145 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, general biology students borrow a median amount of $21,376 in student loans. This is above $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UNLV were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 60% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UNLV were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
The general biology program at UNLV includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 235 |
UNLV awarded 235 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (32%).