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General Biology at University of Nebraska at Omaha

If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska at Omaha. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is in Omaha, NE.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 96 general biology graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska at Omaha’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#7 of 11
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 114
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#47 of 114
Best Value	Nationwide	#296 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#465 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Those who finish University of Nebraska at Omaha’s General Biology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,450
2 years	$34,206
3 years	$33,824
4 years	$41,587
5 years	$50,130

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn a median of $41,587, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha is $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 71% women (68) and 29% men (28).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 91 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 69% were women (63) and 31% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	59
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	6
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Of the 5 master’s general biology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at University of Nebraska at Omaha

This General Biology program at University of Nebraska at Omaha includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	96

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of Nebraska at Omaha go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Biology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.