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. Also, learn how TCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at TCU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 274 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 276 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Christian University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from TCU. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,218 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at TCU is $813 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCU was $2,420 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,800 | $14,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,240 | $4,240 |
Learn more about TCU tuition and fees.
Of the 88 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from TCU in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the TCU 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 TCU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in biology from TCU. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at TCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Texas Christian University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 17 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 6 |
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