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 UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #62 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 671 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 679 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $31,832. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, biology students borrow a median amount of $37,617 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 UT Austin is $342 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 209 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 340 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 276 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 22 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 10 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.