Huntsville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,890 to $25,505 per year for indexed programs. Huntsville has a population of about 46,917. Median household income is $45,401 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% 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 Huntsville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Huntsville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Huntsville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Huntsville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,211
Avg net price
$16,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas biology page.
Biology Wages Near Huntsville
| 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.
Huntsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 46,917 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,401 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Huntsville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Conroe, TX – 27.2 mi away (82,286 pop)
- College Station, TX – 44.8 mi away (204,710 pop)
- Bryan, TX – 48.4 mi away (83,260 pop)
- Houston, TX – 64.1 mi away (5,424,720 pop)
- Lufkin, TX – 64.8 mi away (46,325 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Huntsville, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Huntsville. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Blinn College District (63.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Huntsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Conroe instead of Huntsville?
Conroe, TX is 27.2 miles from Huntsville 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 Huntsville an affordable place to study biology?
Huntsville’s median household income of $45,401 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntsville 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: July 30, 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.
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