Compare 11 Biophysics. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $45,474.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biophysics tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $24,421 to $61,992—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Texas at Austin's Biophysics program leads with graduates earning $61,992, well above the $45,474 average. Texas Tech follows at $59,443 with a 71% acceptance rate, while Texas A&M delivers $52,572—demonstrating that program outcomes vary significantly even among comparable institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UT Austin graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 7.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Texas Tech achieves similar affordability at 8.0%, proving that top Biophysics programs can also be financially manageable.
Highest program earnings: $61,992
Strong outcomes ($59,443) with 71% acceptance
7.1% payment burden | Excellent
17.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,992 | 280 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $59,443 | 41 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #3 | $52,572 | 49 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #4 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $49,636 | 28 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #5 | $48,201 | 53 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $47,493 | 74 | $23,000 | Manageable | $50,786 | High |
| #7 | $45,693 | 102 | $18,000 | Good | $21,495 | High | |
| #8 | University Of HoustonPublic | $45,667 | 104 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #9 | $38,747 | 52 | $18,000 | Manageable | $11,916 | High | |
| #10 | $26,353 | 31 | $17,527 | High | $12,313 | High | |
| #11 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $24,421 | 71 | $11,000 | High | $35,338 | High |
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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