Biology Studies at Texas State University
If you plan to study Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 230 biology studies degrees were granted at Texas State University.
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Online Class Availability at Texas State University
Many students take online classes at Texas State University. Of 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Texas State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Biology Studies graduates at Texas State University are 75% women (172) and 25% men (58).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University
Of the 217 bachelor’s biology studies degrees awarded at Texas State University, 76% were women (165) and 24% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 88 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 61% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at Texas State University
Of the 13 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at Texas State University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Those who complete Biology Studies program at Texas State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.