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 UT Dallas ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #15 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 340 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 292 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,427 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,253 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, biology students borrow a median amount of $18,750 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 340 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Dallas. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 170 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 301 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 109 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 34 |
| Biotechnology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 10 |
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