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. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $38,691. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,007 for all biotech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, biotech students borrow a median amount of $19,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biotech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,250.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at University of Houston.
The biotech program at UH awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 452 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 102 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 17 |
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