Biology at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 238 graduates a year
Texas Tech University graduates in biology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Tech 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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| 419 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $58,005 | $55,407 | #528 | $37,924 |
| 420 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $57,996 | $55,200 | #534 | $34,796 |
| 421 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,920 | $54,167 | #572 | $41,018 |
| 422 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $57,789 | $58,754 | #398 | $30,608 |
| 423 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $57,765 | $58,748 | #400 | $43,968 |
| 424 | Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | $57,754 | $58,736 | #402 | $41,122 |
| 425 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $57,718 | $59,921 | #352 | $27,301 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Tech University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,608 one year after graduating and $57,789 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Tech University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Texas Tech University ranks #422 by median pay four years after graduation, and #398 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Texas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.