Biology at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Associate's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas 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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| 35 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $38,065 | $40,814 | #33 | — |
| 36 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $37,949 | $38,583 | #37 | — |
| 37 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $37,495 | $42,098 | #28 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,791 one year after graduating and $37,289 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, South Texas College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #39 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.