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General Biology Schools in North Carolina

213 students earned Biology degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 183
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 52.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in North Carolina

There are 35,940 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 North Carolina

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $83,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. In their early career, Wake Forest University grads earn an average salary of $60,081. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

#2

Duke University

Durham
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 81% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,634. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,169. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,153 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

In their early career, Appalachian State grads earn an average salary of $38,958. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,469. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. This public school has an average net price of $13,924. Graduates earn an average $37,533 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at NC A&T. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,563.

General Biology Careers in NC

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 143
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 122
Ecology & Systematics Biology 70
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 52
Biochemistry & Biophysics 49
Biotechnology 49
Genetics 44
Zoology 25

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