Biology at San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX · Associate's Degree
San Antonio College graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Antonio 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 | — |
Other Majors at San Antonio College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,682 | $67,684 | #450 of 962 |
| Engineering | $71,710 | — | #41 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,821 | $35,522 | #384 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,775 | $34,867 | #316 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,372 | $26,334 | #662 of 947 |
| Social Work | $39,835 | — | #23 of 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,214 | $21,184 | #67 of 160 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $37,871 | — | #3 of 11 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $33,485 | — | #15 of 21 |
| Psychology | $31,464 | — | #97 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Antonio College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,835 one year after graduating and $51,424 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Antonio College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, San Antonio College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at San Antonio College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($44,758), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,000.
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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.