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. In addition, we cover how UIW ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIW was ranked #577 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #24 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 143 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 535 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 577 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Incarnate Word handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in biology from UIW. This makes it the #31 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIW is $23,270. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIW, biology students borrow a median amount of $33,005 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 UIW is $248 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIW paid an average of $1,050 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,700 | $33,700 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
| Books and Supplies | $250 | $250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,746 | $13,746 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,314 | $4,314 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to 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, 65% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UIW 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 UIW Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from UIW make a median salary of $27,028 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
The biology program at UIW awarded 43 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Incarnate Word with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of the Incarnate Word.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 4 |