by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Rio Grande Valley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #28 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Rio Grande Valley as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #604 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 604 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 34 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 548 |
| Master’s | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 548 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UT Rio Grande Valley is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #28 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 28 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 38 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 541 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $42,925 a year. This is lower than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, general biology students accumulate a median of $13,950 in student loans. This is below $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
Find out more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 93% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UT Rio Grande Valley awarded 458 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (94%).
UT Rio Grande Valley conferred 90 bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
