by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas A&M College Station ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Texas A&M College Station came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 742 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 718 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 48 students received their master’s degree in biology from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #29 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station is $26,047. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Texas A&M College Station make a median salary of $32,994. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,880.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, biology students borrow a median amount of $17,943 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Texas A&M College Station is $379 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 742 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas A&M College Station. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 201 |
| White | 386 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Texas A&M College Station in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 185 |
| Zoology | 81 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 71 |
| Genetics | 67 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 61 |
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