General Biology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
If you plan to study General Biology, take a look at what Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is located in Lubbock, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 general biology graduations were recorded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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Studying Online at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Among 5,098 students, 1,644 (32%) studied exclusively online and 2,131 (42%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,249 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,249 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
General Biology Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Among the 13 doctoral general biology graduates at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, above the national average of 26%.*
*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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
This General Biology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Biology graduates, 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.