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General Biology Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 561 students earned their Biology degrees in NV.

As a degree choice, General Biology is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 484
Associate Degree 59
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.9%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Nevada

6,830 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 Nevada

Biology grads earn an average of $73,490 in the state and $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,993. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,019.

#4

Nevada State College

Henderson
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,830 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,200. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#7

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,280 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 24% of the teachers are full time.

General Biology Careers in NV

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Life Scientists 50% $0
Medical Scientists 32% $99,720
Biological Science Professors 25% $69,590
Biological Scientists 24% $74,080
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $102,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 92
Biochemistry & Biophysics 84
Microbiology Science & Immunology 37
Biotechnology 27
Ecology & Systematics Biology 8
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 7
Other Biological Sciences 6
Pharmacology & Toxicology 3

View all majors related to General Biology

View Nationwide General Biology Report

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