Biology Studies at South Texas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biology Studies, consider the program at South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 biology studies degrees were granted at South Texas College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Texas College
Distance learning is available at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Biology Studies graduates at South Texas College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at South Texas College are 72% women (115) and 28% men (44).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Among the 159 associate’s biology studies degrees awarded at South Texas College, 72% were women (115) and 28% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 153 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 97% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College, higher than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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