by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 344 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 340 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,029 a year. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, biology students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Dallas was $1,669 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $607 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,832 | $13,832 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,780 | $3,780 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biology bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 172 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UT Dallas does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Dallas Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 328 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 124 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 19 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Biotechnology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.