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General Biology Schools in Nebraska

757 students earned Biology degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Biology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 603
Master’s Degree 89
Associate Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UNL will pay a net price of $17,013.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. 51% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,218. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
757 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,357.

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

An average student at NWU will pay a net price of $26,295. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,802 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,616 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at WSC.

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

In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $37,114. An average student at Concordia University, Nebraska will pay a net price of $22,035. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,108.

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Bellevue University

Bellevue
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,288. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

General Biology Careers in NE

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Biological Scientists 13% $75,820
Medical Scientists 7% $54,270
Biological Science Professors 7% $79,070
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Life Scientists 0% $0

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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