Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Biology associates's programs at peer institutions in Texas (46 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Blinn College District$37,907
St Philip's College$35,699$12,7180.36
Austin Community College District$34,560$41,217$13,3750.39
Northwest Vista College$28,923$33,961$10,7080.37
South Texas College$28,791$24,981$6,6020.23
San Antonio College$26,835$45,818$9,5000.35
National Median$26,503$10,3840.39

Other Biology Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
St Philip's College
San Antonio
$3,412$35,699$12,718
Austin Community College District
Austin
$2,550$34,560$13,375
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio
$3,412$28,923$10,708
South Texas College
McAllen
$4,920$28,791$6,602
San Antonio College
San Antonio
$3,412$26,835$9,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Blinn College District, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.