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, and more. We've also included details on how UH Downtown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Downtown was $667 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $253 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,080 | $16,016 |
| Fees | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
Learn more about UH Downtown tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in biotech from UH Downtown. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
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, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UH Downtown does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UH Downtown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.