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. See how HCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
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HCU ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #453 out of 1,326 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #30 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Houston Christian University awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at HCU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $25,458 in student loans. This is below $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU are Hispanic or Latino. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Christian University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Houston Christian University.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at HCU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 47 |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 12 |