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 UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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UNT was ranked #136 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 136 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 426 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNT. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,782 a year. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,816 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 UNT is $359 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNT was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $465 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 362 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from UNT. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
Of the 6 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNT, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 50 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.