by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UH stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #240 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston awarded 354 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,168 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 145 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at UH 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 University of Houston with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 35% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at University of Houston.
The general biology program at UH breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 387 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 |
UH granted 387 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 Asian (37%).
UH awarded 9 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (67%).