by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UTEP. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #29 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTEP as a strong choice for general biology, ranked #716 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 716 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 37 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 53 of 119 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 252 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 252 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UTEP is a solid choice among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #29 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 29 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 40 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 626 |
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,562 a year. This is lower than $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTEP, general biology students borrow a median amount of $18,479 in student loans. This is below $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 228 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UTEP awarded 252 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (90%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTEP. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 12 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
