Best Online Biology Programs in Waco, TX (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waco, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $58,100 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Waco has a population of about 141,925. Median household income is $51,468 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Waco, TX metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $88,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Waco

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Waco, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waco 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 Waco

Waco is part of the Waco, TX metro area (BLS area code 47380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist$88,430Waco, TX$95,600
Biological Technician$50,130TX statewide$54,195
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$49,100TX statewide$53,081
Soil and Plant ScientistN/ATX statewide–

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.

Waco at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population141,925Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,468Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Waco, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Waco. The closest is McLennan Community College in Waco, TX (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Temple College (35.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Waco?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Waco are: Medical Scientist ($88,430), Biological Technician ($50,130), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($49,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Temple instead of Waco?

Temple, TX is 33.4 miles from Waco 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 Waco an affordable place to study biology?

Waco’s median household income of $51,468 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waco 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.

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