Compare 41 Biological and Physical Sciences. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $47,126.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biological and Physical Sciences tells a different story. Across 41 programs in Texas, earnings range from $48,204 to $54,824—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of North Texas at Dallas leads with graduates earning $54,824, followed closely by Texas Southern University at $53,527. The average across all programs is $47,126, but these top performers demonstrate how specialized interdisciplinary programs can deliver strong outcomes regardless of institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $54,824
Strong outcomes with 94% acceptance
7.9% payment burden | Excellent
13.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,824 | 168 | $18,606 | Excellent | $15,544 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $53,527 | 32 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $53,283 | 861 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $53,235 | 741 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | University Of HoustonPublic | $53,107 | 304 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #6 | $53,078 | 268 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $52,618 | 77 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $52,089 | 116 | $18,000 | Good | $21,495 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $51,475 | 131 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Manageable |
| #10 | $51,323 | 229 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $50,964 | 1,153 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #12 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $50,856 | 9 | $24,803 | Manageable | $28,135 | High |
| #13 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $50,770 | 351 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #14 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $50,312 | 67 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #15 | $50,048 | 424 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $49,187 | 544 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #17 | $49,085 | 81 | $22,934 | Good | $14,224 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $48,348 | 126 | $18,973 | Good | $11,724 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $48,239 | 459 | $18,401 | Good | $9,333 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $48,204 | 55 | $17,750 | Good | $13,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $48,184 | 179 | $23,000 | Manageable | $25,348 | High | |
| #22 | $47,900 | 345 | $12,950 | Excellent | $8,107 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $46,850 | 197 | $18,000 | Good | $11,916 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $46,718 | 52 | $27,000 | Manageable | $16,012 | High | |
| #25 | $46,704 | 607 | $20,500 | Good | $15,265 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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