by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Texas Tech University among the top schools in the country for general biology, coming in at #397 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 397 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 18 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 of 119 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 261 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 261 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Texas Tech University is in the top 10% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 17 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 23 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 370 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University earn a median of $43,555 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, general biology students accumulate a median of $24,875 in student loans. This is above $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
Learn more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Texas Tech University awarded 261 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
