by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU highly for general biology, ranked #191 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 191 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 7 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 of 119 |
Here is each degree level granted in general biology at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Methodist University awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
SMU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SMU report a median salary of $44,885 a year. This is lower than $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, general biology students accumulate a median of $22,125 in student loans. This is higher than $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
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 SMU are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SMU granted 80 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 4 |
