by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how PVAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #635 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #27 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 623 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 635 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at PVAMU is $28,947. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at PVAMU is $209 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from PVAMU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the PVAMU biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the PVAMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Prairie View A & M University.