Biology at Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Austin Community College District graduates in biology earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Community College District Compares for Biology
All 47 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Community College District biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,560 one year after graduating and $54,363 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Community College District rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Austin Community College District ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Austin Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for biology ($44,758), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,875.
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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.