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General Biology at University of the Incarnate Word

If you plan to study General Biology, consider the program at University of the Incarnate Word. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of the Incarnate Word is located in San Antonio, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 general biology graduations were recorded at University of the Incarnate Word.

Studying Online at University of the Incarnate Word

Online coursework is an option at University of the Incarnate Word. Among 7,047 students, 1,154 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.

General Biology Rankings at University of the Incarnate Word

Rankings can help you compare University of the Incarnate Word’s General Biology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#60 of 76
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#71 of 79
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#96 of 116
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#106 of 120
Best Value	Nationwide	#795 of 1,237
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1110 of 1,249

Earnings for General Biology Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word

Graduates of University of the Incarnate Word’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	$24,427
2 years	$27,822
3 years	$34,429
4 years	$42,386
5 years	$51,820

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Biology graduates from University of the Incarnate Word take home a median $42,386, compared with $66,290 for all University of the Incarnate Word graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General Biology graduates from University of the Incarnate Word is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General Biology graduates at University of the Incarnate Word, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Biology graduates at University of the Incarnate Word are 68% women (54) and 32% men (26).

General Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Among the 69 bachelor’s general biology graduates at University of the Incarnate Word, 71% were women (49) and 29% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	48
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, higher than the national average of 47%.*

General Biology Master’s Program at University of the Incarnate Word

Among the 11 master’s general biology degrees awarded at University of the Incarnate Word, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word, above 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 the Incarnate Word

This General Biology program at University of the Incarnate Word includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biology Studies	69
General Biomedical Sciences	11

Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates

Graduates of the General Biology program at University of the Incarnate Word go on to a range of careers. Below 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.