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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.