by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how TSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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TSU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #1,195 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #77 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Southern University handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at TSU earn a median of $34,927 a year. This is below $56,361, the median for all majors at TSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $34,302 in student loans. This is lower than $35,330, the typical median for all majors at TSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Texas Southern University.
The general biology program at TSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 86 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 |
TSU conferred 86 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (86%).
TSU awarded 16 completions in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (88%).