Biology at Laredo College
Associate's Degree
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo College | $27,813* | $34,556 | $10,811* | — |
| St Philip's College | $35,699* | — | $12,718* | 0.36 |
| Austin Community College District | $34,560* | $41,217 | $13,375* | 0.39 |
| Northwest Vista College | $28,923* | $33,961 | $10,708* | 0.37 |
| South Texas College | $28,791* | $24,981 | $6,602* | 0.23 |
| San Antonio College | $26,835* | $45,818 | $9,500* | 0.35 |
| National Median | $26,503* | — | $10,384* | 0.39 |
Other Biology Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 Laredo College, approximately 38% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.