by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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University of Nevada-Reno is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. More specifically it was ranked #236 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #46 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 171 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $48,891 a year. This is lower than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $20,153 in student loans. This is above $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from University of Nevada-Reno were women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
This general biology program at University of Nevada-Reno offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 172 |
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 172 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).