# University of Houston-Downtown: Biological and Physical Sciences (bachelor's)

Houston, TX. IPEDS 225432, CIP 30.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-houston-downtown/majors/biological-and-physical-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,952
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,995 (U.S. median for this major: $63,018 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,162 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,023

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,995 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 | $9,439 | $44,835 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,048 | $47,728 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $11,247 | $53,423 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $15,488 | $73,568 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,380 | $92,055 | 3.9 years |

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

## Biological and Physical Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | $56,995 | $25,162 | $10,542 | 33% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $65,540 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, $63,590 TX, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $132,860 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, 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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