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2024 Best General Biology Schools in Texas

49 Colleges in Texas
9,607 Biology Degrees Awarded
$27,549 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in general biology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 49 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Biology Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9,607 degrees in general biology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Biology School

Best General Biology Schools in Texas The biology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Biology rankings. For our Best Overall General Biology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Biology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Biology
Bachelor's Degrees in Biology
Master's Degrees in Biology
Doctor's Degrees in Biology

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Biology in Texas

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biology degree levels they offer.

10 Top Texas Schools in Biology

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
853 Biology Degrees Awarded
$38,545 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in general biology has to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were about 853 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available. General Biology degree recipients from Texas A&M University - College Station get an earnings boost of about $10,995 over the typical income of general biology graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
680 Biology Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general biology. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 680 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general biology major at The University of Texas at Austin make $2,369 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58th Most Popular In TX
28.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center if you want to pursue a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 25 general biology students who graduated with this degree at TTUHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Biology Degrees Awarded
19.2% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general biology needs to take a look at Southern Methodist University. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 99 general biology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available. Those general biology students who get their degree from Southern Methodist University receive $6,773 more than the typical biology student.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
280 Biology Degrees Awarded
13.2% Growth in Graduates

University of North Texas Health Science Center is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in general biology. Located in the city of Fort Worth, UNT Health Science Center is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 280 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UNT Health Science Center in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $16,766.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
239 Biology Degrees Awarded
1.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.

There were roughly 239 general biology students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, biology degree recipients typically earn about $20,866 in their early careers.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
452 Biology Degrees Awarded
16.4% Growth in Graduates

UH is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UH is a great university overall.

There were approximately 452 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $25,573.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62nd Most Popular In TX
38.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 21 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
587 Biology Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public university located in the city of Edinburg. This university ranks 21st out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 587 general biology students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the biology program earn about $23,287 in their early career salary.

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9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Biology Degrees Awarded
$24,952 Median Starting Salary

TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 91 general biology students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, biology degree recipients typically earn an average of $24,952 in the first five years of their career.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 287 2,174
Oklahoma 257 729
New Mexico 219 576

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One of 14 majors within the Biological & Biomedical Sciences area of study, General Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Biology Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Biology Studies 8,124
General Biomedical Sciences 1,483

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1,421
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 781
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 468
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 440
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 328
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 205
Zoology 159
Biotechnology 148
Genetics 97
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 87

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