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. We've also included details on how St. Mary's ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at St. Mary's was ranked #744 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #39 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 731 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 744 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St. Mary's University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Mary's go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,104 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Mary’s paid an average of $1,086 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 | $35,144 | $35,144 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about St. Mary’s tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Mary's University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the St. Mary’s 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 St. Mary’s Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at St. Mary’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.