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 Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,608 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,988 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 Tech is $255 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas Tech was $718 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 215 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas Tech. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Texas Tech 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 Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Texas Tech in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 316 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 88 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 52 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 31 |
| Biotechnology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.