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Biology at University of North Carolina–Greensboro

University of North Carolina–Greensboro graduates about 216 biology majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 347th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 54 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 103 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 84% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $54,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.92×). Research spending in the field runs about $11 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

Graduates a year2166% of the class
Courses in the catalog103more than 84% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$54,0000.92× the same major nationally
Research in the field$11Ma year, NSF
Admit rate89%whole school
SAT middle 50%1110–1280whole school

Around University of North Carolina–Greensboro

Julius I. Foust Building
Current home of the College of Arts & Sciences, UNC-GreensboroPhoto: Rhpotter · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
freshman towers at night
Freshman towers at night - panoramioPhoto: James Roberts (Jampp… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
The bridge entrance through Peabody Park into the School of Music Building on th
UNCG School of Music BuildingPhoto: Willthacheerleader18 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
DAVID CALDWELL • 1725-1824
DAVID CALDWELL • 1725-1824 - panoramioPhoto: Greensboro, NC (@gre… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Anna M. Gove Student Health Center, Petty Science Building, Patricia Sullivan Science Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 25 · Dorm 19 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Library 2 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Berea College 55
  2. Manhattan University 55
  3. Georgia State University 54
  4. University of South Alabama 54
  5. Emmanuel College 54
  6. Susquehanna University 54
  7. Biola University 54
  8. Saint Anselm College 54

Other strong majors at University of North Carolina–Greensboro

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of North Carolina–Greensboro with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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