Best Biology Programs in Texas (2026)
Biology programs in Texas are often the gateway to medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. The schools below are ranked by Biology program strength, MCAT/GRE prep support, and net price.
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#1
Rice University
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,164/yr
Median Earnings
$90,773
Grad Rate
95%
Biology Share
16.1%
#2
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Net Price
$18,554/yr
Median Earnings
$81,694
Grad Rate
89%
Biology Share
9.5%
#3
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$39,816/yr
Median Earnings
$90,037
Grad Rate
84%
Biology Share
6.2%
#4
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX
Net Price
$21,527/yr
Median Earnings
$78,159
Grad Rate
84%
Biology Share
9.8%
#5
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
Net Price
$35,045/yr
Median Earnings
$77,334
Grad Rate
86%
Biology Share
4.4%
#6
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Net Price
$44,441/yr
Median Earnings
$72,408
Grad Rate
81%
Biology Share
10.2%
#7
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
Net Price
$15,271/yr
Median Earnings
$74,762
Grad Rate
77%
Biology Share
10.5%
#8
University of Dallas
Irving, TX
Net Price
$68,064/yr
Median Earnings
$64,930
Grad Rate
70%
Biology Share
14.6%
#9
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
Net Price
$29,435/yr
Median Earnings
$63,314
Grad Rate
73%
Biology Share
9.2%
#10
Austin College
Sherman, TX
Net Price
$20,077/yr
Median Earnings
$62,064
Grad Rate
66%
Biology Share
15.0%
#11
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Net Price
$19,890/yr
Median Earnings
$67,143
Grad Rate
69%
Biology Share
8.6%
#12
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Net Price
$11,439/yr
Median Earnings
$68,423
Grad Rate
65%
Biology Share
6.0%
#13
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
Net Price
$15,446/yr
Median Earnings
$64,410
Grad Rate
68%
Biology Share
4.8%
#14
Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX
Net Price
$26,034/yr
Median Earnings
$64,695
Grad Rate
60%
Biology Share
9.0%
#15
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX
Net Price
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Median Earnings
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Grad Rate
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Biology Share
100.0%
#16
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
Net Price
$17,040/yr
Median Earnings
$72,508
Grad Rate
52%
Biology Share
3.6%
#17
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$17,775/yr
Median Earnings
$59,258
Grad Rate
59%
Biology Share
8.8%
#18
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Net Price
$15,358/yr
Median Earnings
$59,434
Grad Rate
62%
Biology Share
5.6%
#19
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Net Price
$25,954/yr
Median Earnings
$58,159
Grad Rate
58%
Biology Share
7.7%
#20
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
Net Price
$4,858/yr
Median Earnings
$52,947
Grad Rate
53%
Biology Share
15.5%
#21
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
Net Price
$27,943/yr
Median Earnings
$61,376
Grad Rate
57%
Biology Share
5.2%
#22
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
Net Price
$26,985/yr
Median Earnings
$61,644
Grad Rate
60%
Biology Share
1.1%
#23
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$9,872/yr
Median Earnings
$60,704
Grad Rate
52%
Biology Share
7.6%
#24
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Net Price
$16,660/yr
Median Earnings
$60,523
Grad Rate
55%
Biology Share
4.7%
#25
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
Net Price
$17,483/yr
Median Earnings
$60,110
Grad Rate
52%
Biology Share
7.1%
Why a Biology degree?
Biology is the standard pre-med major. Research opportunities and pre-health advising at the undergraduate level meaningfully affect medical school admission rates.
Common career paths: Pre-Med (with med school) · Biomedical Researcher · Genetic Counselor · Pharmaceutical Scientist · Public Health Specialist
Typical starting salary range: $50,000–$85,000
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