Biology at Laredo College
Laredo, TX · Associate's Degree
Laredo College graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Laredo 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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| 38 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $37,289 | $37,912 | #39 | $28,791 |
| 39 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $37,011 | $34,042 | #42 | — |
| 40 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO | $36,428 | $39,058 | #35 | — |
| 41 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $35,009 | $35,594 | #40 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Laredo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,104 | $78,162 | #528 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,533 | $46,701 | #338 of 560 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,715 | — | #4 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,019 | — | #614 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,241 | $24,339 | #343 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,411 | $27,990 | #453 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,491 | $32,392 | #388 of 476 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $33,731 | — | #26 of 26 |
| Psychology | $32,487 | — | #93 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,652 | — | #72 of 93 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,632 | — | #159 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Laredo College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,009 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Laredo College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Laredo College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Laredo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.