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UH was ranked #97 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 395 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 318 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from UH. This makes it the #17 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at University of Houston.
Of the 395 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological sciences from UH in 2021, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 191 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 23 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from UH. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biomedical Sciences | 18 |
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