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Biology in North Carolina

Biology Schools in North Carolina

3,735 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of 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 211
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

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: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for 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 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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $34,720. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#2

Duke University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,703. 80% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,018. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Campbell University

Buies Creek
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,004.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,801. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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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
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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