Biotechnology at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in biotechnology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston Compares for Biotechnology
All 13 colleges reporting biotechnology 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 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $90,565 | $79,752 | #3 | $70,124 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $87,600 | $76,885 | #5 | $56,509 |
| 3 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,596 | $83,373 | #1 | $44,418 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $87,406 | $79,534 | #4 | $59,156 |
| 5 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $78,750 | $80,066 | #2 | $49,916 |
| 6 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $78,735 | $69,334 | #8 | $34,308 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $76,622 | $69,721 | #7 | $49,615 |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $74,613 | $71,016 | #6 | $41,895 |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $73,542 | $66,918 | #9 | $42,712 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $73,152 | $66,564 | #10 | $60,697 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,916 one year after graduating and $78,750 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for biotechnology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, University of Houston ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for biotechnology ($67,097), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,250.
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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.