# The University of Texas at Dallas: Biology (bachelor's)

Richardson, TX. IPEDS 228787, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-dallas/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,029
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,540 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TX: 10 of 46 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (46 colleges, $53,410): +$5,130
- Versus the U.S. median: +$544

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,540 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,814 | $54,588 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,510 | $57,553 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,030 | $59,768 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,892 | $84,740 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,596 | $113,299 | 4.5 years |

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

## Biology at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | $78,466 | $22,125 | $40,892 | 84% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $66,264 | $21,893 | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $64,555 | $19,953 | $15,563 | 52% |
| Texas Christian University | $63,572 | $22,000 | $36,660 | 86% |
| Southwestern University | $62,928 | $21,250 | $29,224 | 73% |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $61,734 | $17,943 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Dallas Baptist University | $60,722 | $25,000 | $28,516 | 57% |
| Saint Edward's University | $60,546 | $26,000 | $25,578 | 63% |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $59,307 | $27,000 | $26,106 | 49% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $58,540 | $18,750 | $18,267 | 76% |
| Texas Tech University | $57,789 | $24,875 | $19,070 | 69% |
| University of Houston | $57,716 | $17,750 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Baylor University | $57,155 | $23,850 | $41,104 | 80% |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $56,787 | $23,000 | $10,542 | 33% |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $56,721 | $22,475 | $10,836 | 53% |
| University of North Texas | $56,561 | $24,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $56,504 | $21,509 | $12,997 | 30% |
| Texas State University | $55,605 | $24,000 | $16,805 | 55% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $55,434 | $18,000 | $13,323 | 54% |
| Texas Southern University | $55,321 | $34,302 | $16,590 | 22% |
| East Texas A&M University | $55,100 | $19,306 | $11,841 | 43% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $54,199 | $21,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $53,498 | $17,500 | $13,951 | 54% |
| University of Dallas | $53,322 | $24,250 | $22,610 | 73% |
| Sam Houston State University | $53,165 | $23,853 | $16,404 | 55% |
| Texas A & M International University | $53,125 | $17,411 | $3,637 | 47% |
| Texas Woman's University | $52,960 | $22,274 | $11,963 | 49% |
| Midwestern State University | $52,286 | $28,000 | $11,656 | 43% |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $52,005 | $26,500 | $19,555 | 46% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $51,499 | $31,000 | $13,570 | 43% |
| Lamar University | $50,674 | $22,875 | $9,366 | 37% |
| Schreiner University | $50,514 | not reported | $21,507 | 43% |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $50,389 | $27,000 | $22,775 | 51% |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $50,181 | $25,000 | $15,225 | 40% |
| Austin College | $49,875 | $24,277 | $21,107 | 67% |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $49,396 | $18,479 | $9,403 | 50% |
| Angelo State University | $48,938 | $22,750 | $15,091 | 44% |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $48,915 | $28,250 | $16,442 | 46% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $47,954 | $13,950 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Tarleton State University | $47,795 | $27,641 | $20,783 | 48% |
| St. Mary's University | $46,873 | $27,000 | $21,145 | 59% |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $45,920 | $24,875 | $11,196 | 40% |
| University of St Thomas | $43,542 | $20,959 | $19,359 | 69% |
| West Texas A & M University | $43,403 | $23,125 | $19,487 | 55% |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $42,405 | $25,281 | $12,090 | 42% |
| Texas College | $37,296 | $31,000 | $10,958 | 14% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage $45,750 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $50,130 TX, $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 $65,890 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,010 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $129,960 TX, $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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