by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Tarleton. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #44 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tarleton among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #977 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 977 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 58 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 85 of 119 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at Tarleton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tarleton State University awarded 86 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Tarleton holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #44 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 44 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 62 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 825 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tarleton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,999 a year. This is lower than $52,965, the median for all majors at Tarleton.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tarleton, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,641 in student loans. This is higher than $23,515, the typical median for all majors at Tarleton.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,638 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Tarleton were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Tarleton granted 57 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Tarleton granted 29 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Graduate study is also available at Tarleton. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
