General Biology at University of Houston-Victoria
If you are interested in studying General Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston-Victoria. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Victoria is in Victoria, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 34 general biology degrees were awarded at University of Houston-Victoria.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Victoria
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston-Victoria. Among 3,586 students, 1,970 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,279 (36%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at University of Houston-Victoria
Rankings can help you compare University of Houston-Victoria’s General Biology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 79 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 120 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 116 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 1,237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 1,249 |
Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of Houston-Victoria
Graduates of University of Houston-Victoria’s General Biology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,298 |
| 2 years | $36,674 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General Biology graduates from University of Houston-Victoria is $20,526.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Biology graduates at University of Houston-Victoria, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at University of Houston-Victoria are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Victoria
Among the 19 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of Houston-Victoria, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 84% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at University of Houston-Victoria
Of the 15 master’s general biology graduates at University of Houston-Victoria, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria, below the national average of 41%.*
*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 University of Houston-Victoria
This General Biology program at University of Houston-Victoria includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 19 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at University of Houston-Victoria go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.