Biology at Austin College
Sherman, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Austin College graduates in biology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin College Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 685 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $50,036 | $54,659 | #552 | $28,901 |
| 686 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $50,027 | $46,014 | #792 | $33,871 |
| 687 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $49,951 | $57,822 | #435 | $30,865 |
| 688 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $49,875 | $50,708 | #706 | $18,071 |
| 689 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,840 | $58,732 | #403 | $29,596 |
| 690 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #767 | $37,382 |
| 691 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $49,777 | $45,327 | #798 | $33,686 |
Other Majors at Austin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,613 | $38,592 | #172 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $76,196 | $35,462 | #317 of 349 |
| Economics | $67,071 | $33,957 | #303 of 368 |
| History | $59,833 | — | #57 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $58,913 | — | #61 of 207 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,362 | — | #108 of 576 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,168 | — | #129 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,011 | $31,934 | #239 of 271 |
| Psychology | $43,522 | $23,054 | #860 of 1027 |
| Public Health | — | $27,514 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $23,243 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $18,071 one year after graduating and $49,875 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Austin College ranks #688 by median pay four years after graduation, and #706 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Austin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,277.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.