Biology at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 223 graduates a year
Texas State 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 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State 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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| 503 | Denison University Granville, OH | $55,654 | $59,391 | #373 | $31,017 |
| 504 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $55,654 | $50,641 | #710 | $35,312 |
| 505 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $55,643 | $52,961 | #618 | $28,351 |
| 506 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #486 | $34,516 |
| 507 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $55,577 | $59,309 | #376 | — |
| 508 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,576 | $57,830 | #434 | $37,903 |
| 509 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $55,452 | $64,190 | #210 | $25,078 |
Other Biology Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,907 | $63,079 | — |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,516 one year after graduating and $55,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Texas State University ranks #506 by median pay four years after graduation, and #486 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,837.
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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.