by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how SMU stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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SMU is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #181 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $44,885 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,125 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at SMU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at SMU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Southern Methodist University.
The general biology program at SMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 88 |
SMU awarded 88 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).