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General Biology Schools in Nebraska

101 students earned Biology degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Nebraska

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Nebraska

There are 9,350 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Nebraska

Biology grads earn an average of $83,110 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nebraska that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,041 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $17,013. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

In their early career, Creighton grads earn an average salary of $55,076. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,218. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

General Biology Careers in NE

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Biological Scientists 13% $75,820
Medical Scientists 7% $54,270
Biological Science Professors 7% $79,070
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Life Scientists 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Other Biological Sciences 37
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Zoology 21
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 17
Biochemistry & Biophysics 10
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 6
Ecology & Systematics Biology 4
Pharmacology & Toxicology 2

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