by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Texas Tech University stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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Texas Tech University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #478 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University earn a median of $43,555 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,875 in student loans. This is above $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at Texas Tech University.
This general biology program at Texas Tech University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 288 |
Texas Tech University awarded 288 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).