Biology at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

With first-year earnings of $36,637, UMHB biology graduates out-earn the typical Texas biology major by over $6,000 and land above the 75th percentile nationally. That's notable performance from an institution with a 95% acceptance rate and modest SAT scores, suggesting the program punches above its weight. Among Texas biology programs, it outperforms established names like Texas State and Saint Edward's, though it trails Houston-Clear Lake and SMU.

The debt picture looks equally favorable: $27,000 is below the national median and translates to a manageable 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio. For context, graduates owe less than what typical biology majors nationally carry, while earning more. That combination—higher earnings, lower debt—is exactly what parents should look for when comparing programs.

The major caveat: these numbers come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs. Still, the pattern is encouraging for a private Texas university that accepts nearly all applicants. If your child is considering biology and UMHB is already on their list for fit or affordability reasons, the financial outcomes support that choice. This isn't a program where you're paying private-school tuition for below-average results.