by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 163 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in biology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #202 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #45 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 Tech is $24,862. This is less than $27,253, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, biology students borrow a median amount of $24,875 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 Tech is $255 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Texas Tech University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 189 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Texas Tech. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 8 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Texas Tech, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 264 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 85 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 58 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 22 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 13 |
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