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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Texas

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 177,778 biological and biomedical sciences students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,469 and had an average of $23,170 in loans still to pay off.

Across Texas, there were 13,812 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,428 and $21,762 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas” ranking, we looked at 114 colleges that offer a degree in biological and biomedical sciences. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in biological and biomedical sciences.

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Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Texas

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas Health Science Center. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Fort Worth, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 293 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Out of the 114 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Baylor College of Medicine landed the #2 spot on the list. Baylor College of Medicine is a small school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 79 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Baylor College of Medicine Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Out of the 114 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston landed the #3 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 232 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Trinity University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 81 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Trinity U Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 832 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Parker University
Dallas, Texas

With a ranking of #6, Parker University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 46 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas

Southwestern University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Located in Georgetown, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 32 degrees to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Southwestern University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 608 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #9, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. El-Paso, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Texas College
Tyler, Texas

Texas College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Tyler, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Full TC Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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Houston Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #11. Houston Community College is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 549 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Wiley College
Marshall, Texas

Wiley College ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. This small school is located in Marshall, Texas, and it awarded 10 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #13, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 240 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Saint Edward’s University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. St. Edward’s University is located in Austin, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Saint Edward’s University

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The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 391 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UTEP

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Schreiner University
Kerrville, Texas

Schreiner University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #16. Schreiner University is a small school located in Kerrville, Texas that handed out 25 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas

St. Mary’s University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 69 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at St. Mary’s

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The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #18. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,259 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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Dallas Baptist University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. Dallas Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 83 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Baylor University
Waco, Texas

With a ranking of #20, Baylor University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 374 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Baylor Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

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University of Dallas
Irving, Texas

University of Dallas did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Irving, Texas, and it awarded 51 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UD

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Austin College
Sherman, Texas

Austin College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #22. Austin College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sherman, Texas. It awarded 23 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking, coming in at #23. Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 657 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Texas Tech University

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Huston - Tillotson University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. Huston - Tillotson University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 15 ’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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Jarvis Christian College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Biological & Biomedical Sciences Major in Texas ranking. Located in Hawkins, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

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