by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UTSA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UTSA as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #590 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 590 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 32 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 44 of 119 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at UTSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 282 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 282 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UTSA holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 27 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 37 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 530 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UTSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,677 a year. This is lower than $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UTSA, general biology students borrow a median amount of $22,475 in student loans. This is lower than $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 53% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UTSA conferred 282 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (53%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UTSA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 11 |
