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Biology, General bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 46 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

46Programs reporting earnings
$53,322Median year-4 earnings
$23,125Median federal debt
45Programs reporting debt
OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · $22,125 federal debt$78,4662The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $21,893 federal debt$66,2643University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston · $19,953 federal debt$64,5554Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · $22,000 federal debt$63,5725Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown · $21,250 federal debt$62,9286Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $17,943 federal debt$61,7347Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas · $25,000 federal debt$60,7228Saint Edward's UniversityAustin · $26,000 federal debt$60,5469University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton · $27,000 federal debt$59,30710The University of Texas at DallasRichardson · $18,750 federal debt$58,540
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
State median wage
$82,470
Middle 50% wage range
$62,210–$105,370
State employment
3,840
Projected growth
+7.3%
Annual openings
4,700
10th–90th percentile: $50,320–$159,210
19-4021Biological Technicians
State median wage
$50,130
Middle 50% wage range
$40,130–$61,610
State employment
2,730
Projected growth
+7.4%
Annual openings
9,400
10th–90th percentile: $36,960–$80,600
11-9121Natural Sciences Managers
State median wage
$129,960
Middle 50% wage range
$91,950–$165,800
State employment
7,470
Projected growth
+8.2%
Annual openings
9,200
10th–90th percentile: $74,200–$213,280
19-1099Life Scientists, All Other
State median wage
$81,230
Middle 50% wage range
$45,430–$99,650
State employment
510
Projected growth
+6.3%
Annual openings
400
10th–90th percentile: $36,550–$107,830
19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other
State median wage
$80,870
Middle 50% wage range
$64,400–$105,560
State employment
2,480
Projected growth
+4.7%
Annual openings
4,300
10th–90th percentile: $49,940–$126,050
19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
State median wage
$80,470
Middle 50% wage range
$67,010–$106,110
State employment
11,920
Projected growth
+12.6%
Annual openings
10,500
10th–90th percentile: $63,870–$144,060
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
State median wage
$63,590
Middle 50% wage range
$61,390–$73,720
State employment
111,660
Projected growth
-0.2%
Annual openings
63,500
10th–90th percentile: $50,410–$78,020
19-4092Forensic Science Technicians
State median wage
$59,870
Middle 50% wage range
$49,460–$70,130
State employment
1,900
Projected growth
+13.3%
Annual openings
2,800
10th–90th percentile: $42,430–$82,640

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#CollegeCityMedian year-4 earningsMedian federal debt
1Southern Methodist UniversityDallas$78,466$22,125
2The University of Texas at AustinAustin$66,264$21,893
3University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston$64,555$19,953
4Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth$63,572$22,000
5Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown$62,928$21,250
6Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station$61,734$17,943
7Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas$60,722$25,000
8Saint Edward's UniversityAustin$60,546$26,000
9University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton$59,307$27,000
10The University of Texas at DallasRichardson$58,540$18,750
11Texas Tech UniversityLubbock$57,789$24,875
12University of HoustonHouston$57,716$17,750
13Baylor UniversityWaco$57,155$23,850
14University of Houston-DowntownHouston$56,787$23,000
15The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio$56,721$22,475
16University of North TexasDenton$56,561$24,000
17Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana$56,504$21,509
18Texas State UniversitySan Marcos$55,605$24,000
19The University of Texas at TylerTyler$55,434$18,000
20Texas Southern UniversityHouston$55,321$34,302
21East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce$55,100$19,306
22Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches$54,199$21,500
23The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington$53,498$17,500
24University of DallasIrving$53,322$24,250
25Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville$53,165$23,853
26Texas A&M International UniversityLaredo$53,125$17,411
27Texas Woman's UniversityDenton$52,960$22,274
28Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls$52,286$28,000
29Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene$52,005$26,500
30Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View$51,499$31,000
31Lamar UniversityBeaumont$50,674$22,875
32Schreiner UniversityKerrville$50,514Not available
33University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio$50,389$27,000
34Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi$50,181$25,000
35Austin CollegeSherman$49,875$24,277
36The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso$49,396$18,479
37Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo$48,938$22,750
38Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio$48,915$28,250
39The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg$47,954$13,950
40Tarleton State UniversityStephenville$47,795$27,641
41St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio$46,873$27,000
42Texas A&M University-San AntonioSan Antonio$45,920$24,875
43University of St ThomasHouston$43,542$20,959
44West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon$43,403$23,125
45Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville$42,405$25,281
46Texas CollegeTyler$37,296$31,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Biology, General in Texas

What do Biology, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 46 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,322 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,125 among the 45 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Southern Methodist University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.