Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 532 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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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| 734 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,112 | $51,586 | #666 | $34,102 |
| 735 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $48,104 | $45,785 | #793 | $29,397 |
| 736 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,094 | $51,596 | #665 | $33,155 |
| 737 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $48,755 | #751 | $24,841 |
| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
| 739 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,839 | $50,441 | #713 | $26,707 |
| 740 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $47,819 | $49,502 | #737 | $28,947 |
Other Biology Credentials at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $61,507 | $17,000 |
Other Majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,841 one year after graduating and $47,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #737 by median pay four years after graduation, and #751 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,051.
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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.