Below are the key facts about this program at A&M-SA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #45 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks A&M-SA highly for general biology, ranked #985 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 985 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 59 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 87 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general biology at A&M-SA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas A&M University-San Antonio awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
A&M-SA is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #45 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 45 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 63 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 829 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at A&M-SA, general biology students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is above $23,079, the typical median for all majors at A&M-SA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,708 | $18,764 |
| Fees | $4,491 | $4,491 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at A&M-SA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-San Antonio with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
A&M-SA conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (72%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at A&M-SA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.