Biological & Biomedical Sciences at West Texas A & M University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at West Texas A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Distance learning is available at West Texas A & M University. Among 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at West Texas A & M University
Use these rankings to compare West Texas A & M University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #51 of 82 |
| Best Value | Texas | #61 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 127 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #100 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #812 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #886 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Graduates of West Texas A & M University’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,492 |
| 2 years | $32,077 |
| 3 years | $38,513 |
| 4 years | $40,947 |
| 5 years | $50,767 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from West Texas A & M University earn a median of $40,947, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from West Texas A & M University comes in at $22,266.
Best-Paid Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at West Texas A & M University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
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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