General Biology at University of Nevada - Reno
What traits are you looking for in a biology school? To help you decide if University of Nevada - Reno is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's biology program.UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and has a total student population of 20,722.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Biology section at the bottom of this page.
UNR General Biology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
- Master’s Degree in Biology
UNR General Biology Rankings
Biology Student Demographics at UNR
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
UNR General Biology Master’s Program
In the biology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within General Biology
The following biology concentations are available at University of Nevada - Reno. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Nevada - Reno. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 3 |
Related Majors
- Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
- Neurobiology & Neurosciences
- Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Careers That Biology Grads May Go Into
A degree in biology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NV, the home state for University of Nevada - Reno.
| Occupation | Jobs in NV | Average Salary in NV |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 5,930 | $57,910 |
| Biological Science Professors | 260 | $71,410 |
| Medical Scientists | 220 | $104,900 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 220 | $115,150 |
| Biological Scientists | 200 | $73,490 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By delamare under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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