Biology at Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX · Associate's Degree
Northwest Vista College graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Vista 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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| 16 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #25 | $25,026 |
| 17 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #26 | $25,026 |
| 18 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $47,519 | $48,327 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $47,186 | $47,974 | #16 | $28,923 |
| 20 | Connors State College Warner, OK | $47,041 | $52,816 | #8 | — |
| 21 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $45,916 | $48,999 | #12 | — |
| 22 | University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH | $45,916 | $48,999 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at Northwest Vista College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $73,123 | — | #34 of 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,465 | — | #28 of 122 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $59,338 | — | #8 of 28 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,364 | $36,713 | #288 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,330 | $22,352 | #21 of 160 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,630 | $32,807 | #194 of 426 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,859 | — | #3 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,809 | $25,952 | #633 of 947 |
| Psychology | $38,903 | — | #55 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Vista College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,923 one year after graduating and $47,186 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Vista College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northwest Vista College ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northwest Vista College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($44,758), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,000.
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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.