# Rogers State University: Biology (bachelor's)

Claremore, OK. IPEDS 207661, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rogers-state-university/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,822
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,227 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OK: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (8 colleges, $49,936): +$4,291
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,769

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,227 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,714 | $61,027 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,130 | $62,879 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,125 | $67,306 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,978 | $80,002 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,675 | $87,554 | 4.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | $59,081 | $22,000 | $17,447 | 68% |
| Rogers State University | $54,227 | $20,750 | $15,314 | 29% |
| Northeastern State University | $53,387 | $21,701 | $12,710 | 35% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $50,748 | $21,437 | $18,309 | 37% |
| East Central University | $49,124 | $22,750 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | $47,464 | $25,290 | $7,413 | 21% |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $45,800 | not reported | $8,039 | 32% |
| Cameron University | $34,533 | not reported | $10,912 | 31% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $49,650 Tulsa, OK, $47,850 OK, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $48,410 Tulsa, OK, $48,710 OK, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $105,060 Tulsa, OK, $112,260 OK, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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