by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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 Doctor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 177 |
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UH is $215 per month.
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 |
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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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biology.
| 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 |
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.
Of the 65 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UH in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in biology.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 95 |
| Biotechnology | 82 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
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