Biology at Texas College
Tyler, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Texas College graduates in biology earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas College 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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| 828 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $38,027 | $46,139 | #788 | $25,354 |
| 829 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $37,940 | $42,070 | #821 | $25,938 |
| 830 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $37,771 | $41,259 | #823 | $43,914 |
| 831 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $37,919 | #835 | — |
| 832 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $42,901 | #816 | $23,999 |
| 833 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $40,990 | #826 | $22,805 |
| 834 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $39,366 | #831 | $25,873 |
Other Majors at Texas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $48,433 | — | #259 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,386 | $26,615 | #1156 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,156 | $34,386 | #629 of 660 |
| Social Work | — | $17,759 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,296 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Texas College ranks #831 by median pay four years after graduation, and #835 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% 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.