by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UNC Charlotte is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #318 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 331 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,526 a year. This is below $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
Read more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 22 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This general biology program at UNC Charlotte offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 352 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 |
UNC Charlotte granted 352 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
UNC Charlotte conferred 7 degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (29%).