Biology at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 590 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in biology earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 154 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $66,623 | $70,079 | #82 | $43,237 |
| 155 | Walsh University North Canton, OH | $66,592 | $71,064 | #73 | $31,250 |
| 156 | Marymount University Arlington, VA | $66,460 | $60,518 | #327 | $31,156 |
| 157 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $66,264 | $67,371 | #126 | $31,832 |
| 158 | D'Youville University Buffalo, NY | $66,182 | $62,992 | #251 | — |
| 159 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $66,114 | $58,027 | #427 | $26,445 |
| 160 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $66,097 | $58,008 | #428 | $36,331 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,832 one year after graduating and $66,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #157 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,412.
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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.