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Associate0% vs national median42 grads tracked

Biology, General at Odessa College

Ranked 14th of 40 associate programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,840
middle 50%: $21,613 – $51,929
Median · 5 years out
$52,636
middle 50%: $40,793 – $87,772
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Odessa College's associate program in Biology, General earn a median $34,840 one year after graduating, rising to $52,636 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $52,636 for this field, ranking 14th of 40 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,781 total interest

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