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Best Online Biology Programs in Eagle Pass, TX (2026)
Eagle Pass, Texas is home to about 28,186 residents. Median household income is $54,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $80,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Eagle Pass
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Eagle Pass, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eagle Pass city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas biology page.
Biology Wages Near Eagle Pass
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $80,470 |
| Biological Technician | $50,130 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $49,100 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | N/A |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Eagle Pass at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,186 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 83.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Eagle Pass-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Del Rio, TX – 51.4 mi away (44,414 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Texas are: Medical Scientist ($80,470), Biological Technician ($50,130), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($49,100). Wages for Eagle Pass workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Del Rio instead of Eagle Pass?
Del Rio, TX is 51.4 miles from Eagle Pass and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Eagle Pass an affordable place to study biology?
Eagle Pass’s median household income of $54,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle Pass while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.