Biology Degree

The biology program at University of Mary Hardin – Baylor prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer biology degrees.

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University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (UMHB)

1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Belton, Texas, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is nearly three thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 to 1700 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to UMHB. Only 27% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Students attending University of Mary Hardin - Baylor may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UMHB Crusaders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.umhb.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMHB offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $146300

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).