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General Biology at The University of Texas at Austin

679 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
#36 Overall Quality
The General Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at The University of Texas at Austin.

Here, 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 UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Biology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, UT Austin came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 34
Best General Biology Schools 36
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 50
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (With Aid) 50
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 84
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $48-$75k) 85
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 91
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $0-$30k) 91
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 96
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $30-$48k) 96
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 117
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income Over $110k) 119
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 157
Best Value Colleges for General Biology (Income $75-$110k) 161
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 251
Best General Biology Colleges for Veterans 254
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Biology Graduates 266
Highest Paid General Biology Graduates 271
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Biology 398
Best Value Colleges for General Biology 424

Popularity of Biology at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 679 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 628 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from UT Austin Make?

$29,918 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,918 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biology Graduates from UT Austin Have?

$21,893 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, biology students borrow a median amount of $21,893 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UT Austin is $342 per month.

UT Austin Biology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin General Biology Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 198
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 179
White 230
Non-Resident Aliens 14
Other Races 34

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 302
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 246
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 13
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 8
Botany/Plant Biology 5

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