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General Biology Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 871 students earned their Biology degrees in TX.

In this state, General Biology is the 17th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Biology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 692
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 31.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for General Biology Grads in Texas

There are 124,990 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for General Biology Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a biology grad in the state is $80,900, compared to a typical salary of $89,150 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

280 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

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

87% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
7,917 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. In their early career, UT Rio Grande Valley grads earn an average salary of $35,955.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
775 Total Students

In their early career, TTUHSC - El Paso grads earn an average salary of $72,358. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,478 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,621 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year.

General Biology Careers in TX

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Life Scientists 16% $84,300
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
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
Biotechnology 67

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