by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at TSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #55 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates TSU among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #1,201 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 1,201 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 75 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 116 of 119 |
The following degree levels are granted in general biology at TSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Southern University conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
TSU holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #55 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 55 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 79 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,005 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at TSU earn a median of $34,927 a year. This is below $56,361, the median for all majors at TSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TSU, general biology students accumulate a median of $34,302 in student loans. This is lower than $35,330, the typical median for all majors at TSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,696 | $1,736 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at TSU were Black or African American. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Southern University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
TSU awarded 79 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (89%).
TSU granted 16 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (88%).
Graduate study is also available at TSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 7 |
