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General Biology at University of North Carolina Wilmington

General Biology at University of North Carolina Wilmington

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 168 general biology degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Of 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #9 of 37
Best Value North Carolina #17 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #35 of 296
Best Value Southeast (Region) #161 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #258 of 1,249
Best Value Nationwide #675 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington

Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Biology at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,283
2 years $26,292
3 years $35,318
4 years $43,383
5 years $58,157

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General Biology graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington report median earnings of $43,383, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at $22,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 71% women (119) and 29% men (49).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Of the 161 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 71% were women (114) and 29% were men (47).

University of North Carolina Wilmington gender breakdown of General Biology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 129
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 9
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, below the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Of the 7 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

University of North Carolina Wilmington gender breakdown of General Biology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

*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 North Carolina Wilmington

The General Biology program at University of North Carolina Wilmington breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 168

Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates

Students who finish General Biology program at University of North Carolina Wilmington go on to a range of careers. Here 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

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