Biology at West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
West Texas A & M University graduates in biology earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Texas A & M 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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| 802 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $43,542 | $44,269 | #808 | — |
| 803 | College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | $43,530 | $45,062 | #802 | $23,272 |
| 804 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $47,551 | #768 | $26,754 |
| 805 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $44,128 | #809 | $28,507 |
| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Texas A & M University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,507 one year after graduating and $43,403 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Texas A & M University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, West Texas A & M University ranks #805 by median pay four years after graduation, and #809 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at West Texas A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.