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General Biology at University of New Orleans

If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what University of New Orleans. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of New Orleans sits in New Orleans, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 general biology degrees were granted at University of New Orleans.

Online & Distance Learning at University of New Orleans

Distance learning is available at University of New Orleans. Of 6,501 students, 698 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of New Orleans

Rankings can help you compare University of New Orleans’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Louisiana	#3 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#8 of 19
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 293
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#164 of 296
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#956 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of New Orleans

Graduates of University of New Orleans’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,608
2 years	$24,808
3 years	$34,052
4 years	$43,666
5 years	$52,009

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of New Orleans take home a median $43,666, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of New Orleans is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at University of New Orleans, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of New Orleans are 65% women (62) and 35% men (34).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of New Orleans

Among the 83 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at University of New Orleans, 63% were women (52) and 37% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	10
Asian	14
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Orleans, above the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of New Orleans

Of the 13 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of New Orleans, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	3

Minority students account for 62% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of New Orleans, higher than the national average of 41%.*

*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 New Orleans

The General Biology program at University of New Orleans breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	96

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Those who complete General Biology program at University of New Orleans pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, 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.