by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Lamar University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Lamar University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #1,038 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #66 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Lamar University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $42,320 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,875 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were Hispanic or Latino. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general biology from Lamar University were women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Lamar University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Lamar University.
This general biology program at Lamar University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 38 |
Lamar University granted 38 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (42%).