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, and more. In addition, we cover how South Texas College ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at South Texas College was ranked #287 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Texas College paid an average of $250 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $170 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,100 | $7,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Learn more about South Texas College tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the South Texas College 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 South Texas College Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 students earned a associate's degree in biology from South Texas College. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |