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Biological Science in Texas

Biological Science Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 1,297 students earned their Biological Science degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, Biological Science is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological Science Majors in Texas

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 866
Associate Degree 341
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological science majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.9%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Biological Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 2,620 people employed in jobs related to a biological science degree, compared to 60,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Science Jobs in Texas

In this state, biological science grads earn an average of $127,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,680.

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

537 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jacinto College will pay a net price of $9,752. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.03 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,797. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,195 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,412. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,987. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

A typical student attending SFASU will pay a net price of $15,005. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.86 years to graduate. A typical student attending UTEP will pay a net price of $10,061.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

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Rice University

Houston
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,091.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

A typical student attending SHSU will pay a net price of $15,134. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Biological Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 8,968
Interdisciplinary Studies 660
International Studies 600
Behavioral Science 475
Nutrition Science 454
218
Natural Sciences 147
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View all majors related to Biological Science

View Nationwide Biological Science Report

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