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General Biology at University of Houston

388 Bachelor's Degrees
29 Master's Degrees
10 Doctor's Degrees
General Biology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at University of Houston.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.

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General Biology Degrees Available at UH

UH Biology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools 74
Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools 101
Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 173
Best General Biology Schools 177

Popularity of Biology at UH

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 388 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 413 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in biology from UH. This makes it the #55 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Biology Graduates from UH Make?

$27,660 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,660 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Biology Graduates from UH Have?

$29,441 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Biology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,441 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UH is $215 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biology from UH Cost?

$9,711 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$18,217 Average Student Debt

UH Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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.

UH General Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 388 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 191
Black or African American 34
Hispanic or Latino 80
White 53
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 22

Does UH Offer an Online BS in Biology?

UH 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 UH Online Learning page.

UH General Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 65 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UH in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in biology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 12
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 8

Biology Student Diversity at UH

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Houston.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 95
Biotechnology 82
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 7

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