by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Baylor University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Baylor University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. Specifically, it ranked #359 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Baylor University awarded 218 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Baylor University earn a median of $47,072 a year. This is lower than $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $23,850 in student loans. This is below $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University are White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Baylor University were Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 29% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Baylor University are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Baylor University.
The general biology program at Baylor University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 227 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 |
Baylor University awarded 227 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).
Baylor University conferred 1 degree in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).