Biology at Texas Southern University
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
Texas Southern University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Southern 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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| 513 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $55,358 | $59,355 | #374 | $32,400 |
| 514 | Regis University Denver, CO | $55,356 | $51,769 | #660 | — |
| 515 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $55,342 | $61,366 | #296 | $30,538 |
| 516 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $55,321 | $56,245 | #495 | $31,779 |
| 517 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $55,304 | $50,359 | #714 | $28,953 |
| 518 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $55,271 | $56,211 | #500 | $36,174 |
| 519 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $55,253 | $54,286 | #569 | $33,592 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Southern University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,779 one year after graduating and $55,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Southern University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Texas Southern University ranks #516 by median pay four years after graduation, and #495 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Texas Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,875.
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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.