by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNCW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 250 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 250 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UNCW holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,453 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,257 in student loans. This is below $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. About 80% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UNCW granted 161 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
UNCW granted 89 bachelor’s completions in marine biology and biological oceanography in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNCW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
