Biology at St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Biology, General

with a mid-sized student body of 10,772 in San Antonio, TX.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,699 at St Philip's College come in 19% above the national median of $30,068 for Biology programs.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 54.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #5 of 18 Biology programs, St Philip's College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Biology offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $35,699/yr (19% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (60% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$373K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
10 of 10
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,824
Out-of-state: $28,844

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Biology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Natural sciences managers $161,180 +3.7% 50%
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590 +8.7% 48%
Biological scientists, all other $93,330 +1.2% 51%
Natural sciences managers
$161,180
+3.7% growth 50% AI-proof
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
$100,590
+8.7% growth 48% AI-proof
Biological scientists, all other
$93,330
+1.2% growth 51% AI-proof

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Biology Career Guide

What can you do with a Biology credential from St Philip's College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Biology at St Philip's College?
At 57/100, St Philip's College's Biology program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What's the AI risk for Biology graduates from St Philip's College?
AI exposure of 40% is a real factor. For St Philip's College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($373,491) and pessimistic ($373,491) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Biology program at St Philip's College?
If St Philip's College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 5 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Biology. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Biology graduates from St Philip's College find jobs?
The very large job market (113,000 annual openings) works in favor of Biology graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
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