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General Biology at Southern Methodist University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 general biology degrees were granted at Southern Methodist University.

Studying Online at Southern Methodist University

Distance learning is available at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at Southern Methodist University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Methodist University’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#8 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#10 of 120
Best Value	Texas	#75 of 76
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#115 of 116
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1218 of 1,237

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#8 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#10 of 120
Best Value	Texas	#75 of 76
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#115 of 116
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#181 of 1,249
Best Value	Nationwide	#1218 of 1,237

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Graduates of Southern Methodist University’s General Biology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,322
2 years	$28,055
4 years	$44,885
5 years	$59,316

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Biology graduates from Southern Methodist University earn a median of $44,885, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General Biology graduates from Southern Methodist University comes in at $22,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at Southern Methodist University are 68% women (60) and 32% men (28).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 80 bachelor’s general biology degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 69% were women (55) and 31% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	6
Asian	18
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 45% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 4 master’s general biology graduates at Southern Methodist University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, below the national average of 41%.*

General Biology Doctoral Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 4 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	3

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Southern Methodist University

The General Biology program at Southern Methodist University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	88

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Life Scientists, All Other	$97,541
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.