by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UHCL. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UHCL among the top schools in the country for general biology, ranked #404 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 404 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 19 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 26 of 119 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general biology at UHCL, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston-Clear Lake awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UHCL holds a strong position among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 16 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 22 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 360 |
General Biology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UHCL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,154 a year. This is lower than $59,411, the median for all majors at UHCL.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UHCL, general biology students borrow a median amount of $19,953 in student loans. This is lower than $21,343, the typical median for all majors at UHCL.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $20,544 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UHCL are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston-Clear Lake with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UHCL conferred 99 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (45%).
Graduate study is also available at UHCL. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 14 |
