by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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Texas State is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. Specifically, it ranked #565 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #33 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 33 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 33 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 33 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 33 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 46 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 46 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Texas | 46 |
| College Major Best Value | 46 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 46 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas State University conferred 217 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas State report a median salary of $46,634 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas State, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Texas State are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Texas State University.
This general biology program at Texas State breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 230 |
Texas State conferred 230 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).