by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Biology Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General Biology is a major offered under the biological and biomedical sciences program of study at Saint Edward’s University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in biology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at St. Edward's University was ranked #556 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #29 in Texas.
Here are some of the other rankings for St. Edward's University.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Edward’s University paid an average of $1,610 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,326 | $48,326 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,328 | $13,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,770 | $2,770 |
Learn more about St. Edward’s University tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at St. Edward’s University in Biology walked away with an average of $26,000 in student debt. That is 11% higher than the national average of $23,366.
The median early career salary of biology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University is $27,048 per year. That is 3% lower than the national average of $27,753.
St. Edward’s University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the St. Edward’s University Online Learning page.
About 82.4% of the students who received their BS in biology in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 66.2% of the biology bachelor’s degrees at St. Edward’s University in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 43%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
General Biology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 68 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to general biology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 31 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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