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. Also, learn how UH Downtown ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UH Downtown was ranked #651 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #39 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston - Downtown handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 81% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Downtown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,226 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Downtown, biology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 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 University of Houston - Downtown.
Of the 56 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UH Downtown, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston - Downtown with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 7 |
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