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 UTSA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UTSA was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #10 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 308 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 333 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in biology from UTSA. This makes it the #66 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTSA is $31,467. 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 UTSA, biology students borrow a median amount of $12,675 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 UTSA is $91 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTSA paid an average of $799 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $260 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,239 | $19,177 |
| Fees | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,843 | $11,843 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,932 | $2,932 |
Learn more about UTSA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 308 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UTSA. About 39% were men and 61% 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, 52% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the UTSA 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 UTSA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at UTSA make a median salary of $42,886. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UTSA in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 38 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 5 |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.