Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in general biology.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #64 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 744 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin report a median salary of $54,042 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, general biology students accumulate a median of $21,893 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 231 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 241 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
This general biology program at UT Austin includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 744 |
UT Austin conferred 744 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).