by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 95 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 225 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from SHSU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $32,915. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, biology students borrow a median amount of $28,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at SHSU is $256 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SHSU 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 SHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 biology majors earned their master's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Sam Houston State University.
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