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Biology in Texas

Biology Schools in Texas

9,397 students earned Biology degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biology major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in Texas

Biology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,124
Associate Degree 1,217
Master’s Degree 824
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 168
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a biology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 28.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 124,990 people employed in jobs related to a biology degree, compared to 1,333,410 nationwide.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in Texas

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $80,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

821 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,257. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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680 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,850. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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587 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,007. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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549 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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452 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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437 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,205.

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366 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,987.

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357 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911.

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332 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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299 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,061. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

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Biology Careers in TX

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Biochemistry & Biophysics 1,421
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 779
Ecology & Systematics Biology 468
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 379
Microbiology Science & Immunology 328
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 205
Zoology 159
Biotechnology 148

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