by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UNO stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UNO is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #812 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of New Orleans awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UNO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,666 a year. This is lower than $50,941, the median for all majors at UNO.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNO, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $23,048, the typical median for all majors at UNO.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Fees | $3,082 | $3,082 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNO were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 23% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UNO were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Orleans with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of New Orleans.
The general biology program at UNO includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 96 |
UNO conferred 96 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).