by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Memphis stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. In particular, it placed #727 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in Tennessee.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,689 a year. This is lower than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Memphis, general biology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 University of Memphis are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general biology doctoral degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a doctoral in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of Memphis.
The general biology program at University of Memphis includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 77 |
University of Memphis conferred 77 completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).