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Bachelor's-1% vs national median1,614 grads tracked

Biology, General at Texas State University

Ranked 163rd of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,266
middle 50%: $26,316 – $47,782
Median · 5 years out
$60,701
middle 50%: $45,491 – $79,513
Median · 10 years out
$78,299
middle 50%: $60,040 – $115,811

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Texas State University's bachelor's program in Biology, General earn a median $36,266 one year after graduating, rising to $78,299 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% below the national median of $61,152 for this field, ranking 163rd of 398 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
7.2 yrs
≈ $8,607 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$60,999 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$60,919 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$60,870 · 5 yrs out
Wabash College
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Denver
$60,798 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$60,643 · 5 yrs out
Southwest Minnesota State University
$60,639 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$60,618 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$60,609 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
$60,590 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$112,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$107,346 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,135 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$101,470 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$100,153 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,282 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$97,847 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,195 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$96,658 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,030 · 5 yrs out

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