by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UH. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 58 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH as a strong choice for general biology, placing at #254 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 254 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Texas | 10 of 78 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 of 119 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 354 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 354 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
UH is in the top 15% of the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,168 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, general biology students borrow a median amount of $17,750 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 32% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. Roughly 41% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 145 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 16 |
UH conferred 345 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
UH awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in biomedical sciences, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 17 |
