Biology at El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Associate's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
El Paso Community College graduates in biology earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How El Paso Community College 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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| 42 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $34,961 | $30,685 | #47 | — |
| 43 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $32,396 | $39,306 | #34 | — |
| 44 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $32,026 | $32,561 | #44 | $21,288 |
| 45 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $31,657 | $32,186 | #45 | $17,314 |
| 46 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS | $26,921 | $32,664 | #43 | — |
| 47 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS | $26,429 | $32,067 | #46 | — |
Other Majors at El Paso Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,358 | $79,996 | #133 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,246 | — | #90 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,626 | $58,814 | #242 of 560 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,461 | — | #5 of 5 |
| Computer Science | $49,388 | — | #19 of 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,024 | $23,641 | #540 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,169 | $25,846 | #332 of 426 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,894 | $25,900 | #193 of 205 |
| Architecture | $36,438 | — | — |
| Psychology | $34,065 | $20,644 | #89 of 106 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $33,290 | $17,558 | #11 of 11 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,542 | $21,750 | #29 of 31 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,701 | $19,141 | #144 of 160 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,829 | $9,347 | #22 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do El Paso Community College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,314 one year after graduating and $31,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does El Paso Community College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, El Paso Community College ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at El Paso Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.