Biology at University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
University of Houston-Downtown graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston-Downtown 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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| 455 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $56,878 | $59,971 | #347 | $27,334 |
| 456 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $56,830 | $60,968 | #306 | $36,343 |
| 457 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,799 | $51,683 | #663 | $31,381 |
| 458 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,787 | $57,736 | #437 | $31,025 |
| 459 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $56,764 | $60,897 | #309 | $43,656 |
| 460 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $56,733 | $58,898 | #392 | $32,134 |
| 461 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,721 | $57,669 | #438 | $31,467 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston-Downtown biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,025 one year after graduating and $56,787 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston-Downtown rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Houston-Downtown ranks #458 by median pay four years after graduation, and #437 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Houston-Downtown worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,527.
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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.