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Biotechnology Schools in Texas

67 students earned Biotech degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biotechnology major is the 126th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in Texas

Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a biotech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biotech majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 20.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.8%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in Texas

There are 9,190 people in the state and 154,670 people in the nation working in biotech jobs.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in Texas

Biotech grads earn an average of $99,940 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Texas that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,358 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Graduates earn an average $42,200 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. A typical student attending Texas Tech will pay a net price of $16,194.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,968. In their early career, UT Tyler grads earn an average salary of $42,705.

Biotechnology Careers in TX

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
General Biology 871
Biochemistry & Biophysics 313
Ecology & Systematics Biology 261
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 150
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 111
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 84
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 73
Microbiology Science & Immunology 69

View all majors related to Biotechnology

View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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