by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #15 out of 59 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #393 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 393 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 20 of 82 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 145 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at SHSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 158 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 145 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
SHSU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $47,948 a year. This is below $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,853 in student loans. This is lower than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
