by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Rio Grande Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #27 out of 59 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Rio Grande Valley among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #644 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 644 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 36 of 82 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 50 of 127 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UT Rio Grande Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 559 |
| Master’s | 34 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at UT Rio Grande Valley breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 571 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 559 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UT Rio Grande Valley is in the top 10% of the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #27 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Rio Grande Valley report a median salary of $42,925 a year. This is lower than $53,002, the median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UT Rio Grande Valley, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $13,950 in student loans. This is below $14,870, the typical median for all majors at UT Rio Grande Valley.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,682 |
| Fees | $1,957 | $1,963 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Rio Grande Valley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 93% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 520 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Rio Grande Valley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 34 |
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