by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #21 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State highly for general biology, placing at #473 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 473 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 25 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 of 119 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas State University awarded 217 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Texas State is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 21 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas State report a median salary of $46,634 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas State, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
Find out more about Texas State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Texas State granted 217 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Graduate study is also available at Texas State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 13 |
