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. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from UTEP. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTEP is $22,167. 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 UTEP, biology students borrow a median amount of $15,628 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 $27,650.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UTEP is $101 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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Of the 297 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UTEP in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 269 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 biology majors earned their master's degree from UTEP. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 39 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 28 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 23 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.