Biology, General
Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX
$30,608Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,789Median earnings 4 years after
$55,979Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
238Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Biology, General at Texas Tech University earn a median of $30,608 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,214 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,929–$79,199). Median debt is $21,500, about 70% of first-year earnings.
Biology, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $39,087 | $20,500 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton | $36,637 | $22,910 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $35,591 | $15,250 |
| Texas State University San Marcos | $34,516 | $22,837 |
| Saint Edward's University Austin | $33,597 | $24,892 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | $33,278 | $26,850 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas | $33,096 | $20,000 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $32,915 | $21,758 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $32,782 | $20,500 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $32,557 | $22,042 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $32,020 | $27,150 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $31,832 | $20,412 |
| Texas Southern University Houston | $31,779 | $27,875 |
| Sul Ross State University Alpine | $31,629 | $17,651 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana | $31,567 | $20,520 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Biology, General graduates from Texas Tech University make?
The median salary is $30,608 one year after graduation and $55,979 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.