by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 59 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UH among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, placing at #292 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 292 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Texas | 13 of 82 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 513 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 27 |
The biological & biomedical sciences area of study at UH breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 396 |
| Biotechnology | 85 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 79 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston handed out 513 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UH is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 59 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $49,449 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,333 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 206 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Graduate study is also available at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 27 |
