by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Lamar University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #47 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Lamar University among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #996 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 996 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 60 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 88 of 119 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at Lamar University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Lamar University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Lamar University holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #47 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 47 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 65 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 840 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University report a median salary of $42,320 a year. This is lower than $62,210, the median for all majors at Lamar University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Lamar University, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,875 in student loans. This is below $26,988, the typical median for all majors at Lamar University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,228 | $16,068 |
| Fees | $2,677 | $2,677 |
Learn more about Lamar University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 47% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Lamar University were Hispanic or Latino. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lamar University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Lamar University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 2 |
