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Associate-25% vs national median200 grads tracked

Biology, General at Texas State Technical College

Ranked 37th of 40 associate programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $20,745 – $42,746
Median · 5 years out
$39,517
middle 50%: $25,649 – $63,769
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 Texas State Technical College's associate program in Biology, General earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $39,517 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 25% below the national median of $52,636 for this field, ranking 37th 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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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
11.8 yrs
≈ $13,712 total interest

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