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Biology in Nebraska

Biology Schools in Nebraska

716 students earned Biology degrees in Nebraska in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 586
Master’s Degree 80
Associate Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Nebraska

9,350 people in the state and 1,333,410 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $83,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UNK will pay a net price of $17,417.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
757 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,880. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 61% of the teachers are full time.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,077. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,537. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Bellevue University

Bellevue
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
13,059 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,946. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 12%.

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Biology Careers in NE

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Medical Scientists 7% $54,270
High School Teachers 6% $56,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Biochemistry & Biophysics 116
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 98
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 61
Other Biological Sciences 37
Microbiology Science & Immunology 29
Zoology 28
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 25
Biotechnology 22

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