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. Also, learn how UNM compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UNM is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #432 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNM earn a median of $42,040 a year. This is lower than $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, general biology students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UNM were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UNM were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
This general biology program at UNM includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 206 |
UNM granted 206 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).