Biology at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
St. Mary's University graduates in biology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's University Compares for Biology
All 841 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 756 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $47,131 | $50,296 | #717 | $30,861 |
| 757 | Troy University Troy, AL | $46,934 | $53,274 | #607 | $30,057 |
| 758 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $46,898 | $46,077 | #790 | — |
| 759 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,873 | $47,656 | #764 | $20,104 |
| 760 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $46,718 | $49,725 | #728 | $21,529 |
| 761 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $46,598 | $56,538 | #485 | $19,910 |
| 762 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,452 | $49,442 | #738 | $25,912 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 | $48,018 | #166 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 | — | #240 of 796 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 | — | #186 of 189 |
| Marketing | $66,151 | $46,438 | #270 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 | $27,978 | #331 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,014 | $39,752 | #215 of 576 |
| Criminology | $48,731 | $33,978 | #99 of 113 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,782 | $30,237 | #564 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,620 | $36,392 | #548 of 565 |
| Psychology | $41,580 | $28,175 | #930 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,105 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,104 one year after graduating and $46,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #759 by median pay four years after graduation, and #764 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.