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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M Corpus Christi was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in biology from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. This makes it the #251 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M Corpus Christi go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,114 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,141 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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi is $344 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas A&M Corpus Christi paid an average of $649 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $205 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,913 | $15,587 |
| Fees | $4,835 | $5,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,869 | $12,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,410 | $3,410 |
Learn more about Texas A&M Corpus Christi tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi 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 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 13 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 3 |
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