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 UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $49,916. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Of the 82 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biotech from UH in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UH biotech 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 Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 462 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.