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General Biology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

General Biology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.

During the most recent reporting year, 60 general biology graduations were recorded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Louisiana #10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #14 of 19
Best Value Southeast (Region) #109 of 293
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #244 of 296
Best Value Nationwide #515 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1151 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Those who finish Northwestern State University of Louisiana’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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,223
2 years $31,495
3 years $31,882
4 years $39,127
5 years $47,666

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $39,127, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

General Biology earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Biology graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana stands at $26,821.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 75% women (45) and 25% men (15).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Of the 60 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 75% were women (45) and 25% were men (15).

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 34
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 16
American Indian / Alaska Native 4
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Biology majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Minority students account for 43% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana

The General Biology program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biology Studies 60

Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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