by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how HBU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at HBU was ranked #646 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #38 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Houston Baptist University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from HBU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,751 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at HBU, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,667 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Houston Baptist University.
The biology program at HBU awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Houston Baptist University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 15 |
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