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 UH Downtown ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #871 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #57 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 853 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 871 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH Downtown is $31,025. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH Downtown paid an average of $667 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UH Downtown. About 30% were men and 70% 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, 56% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UH Downtown 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 UH Downtown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.