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. At its best it places at #9 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCW as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #242 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 242 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 37 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 294 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 161 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,383 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNCW, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,125 in student loans. This is lower than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UNCW awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
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