by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UHCL compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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UHCL holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #361 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston-Clear Lake awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UHCL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,154 a year. This is lower than $59,411, the median for all majors at UHCL.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UHCL, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,953 in student loans. This is lower than $21,343, the typical median for all majors at UHCL.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $20,544 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UHCL are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general biology master’s degree graduates at UHCL were Asian. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
The general biology program at UHCL offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 113 |
UHCL awarded 113 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (42%).