by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at HCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #23 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, HCU highly for general biology, ranked #519 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 519 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 26 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at HCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Houston Christian University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
HCU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 23 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 472 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at HCU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $26,667 in student loans. This is above $25,601, the typical median for all majors at HCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,250 | $36,750 |
| Fees | $2,680 | $2,680 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at HCU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 36% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
HCU awarded 47 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).