Biology at Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
Alabama A & M University graduates in biology earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama A & M University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 795 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $44,763 | $47,197 | #777 | $29,996 |
| 796 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,617 | $46,426 | #784 | $32,160 |
| 797 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,350 | $51,338 | #678 | — |
| 798 | Alabama A & M University Normal, AL | $44,145 | $50,108 | #720 | $29,098 |
| 799 | Randolph College Lynchburg, VA | $44,118 | $40,173 | #828 | — |
| 800 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,095 | $47,056 | #778 | $22,684 |
| 801 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $43,698 | $46,074 | #791 | $26,818 |
Other Biology Credentials at Alabama A & M University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $54,216 | $44,791 |
Other Majors at Alabama A & M University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,045 | $72,241 | #139 of 258 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $88,490 | $63,900 | #207 of 459 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,291 | $71,954 | #257 of 318 |
| Forestry | $64,749 | — | #6 of 31 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,503 | $47,156 | #684 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,176 | $40,183 | #859 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,912 | $31,682 | #520 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,121 | — | #338 of 420 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $44,814 | — | #26 of 49 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,770 | $28,877 | #401 of 476 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $42,272 | $28,938 | #18 of 19 |
| Psychology | $42,127 | $26,504 | #918 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $25,945 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama A & M University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,098 one year after graduating and $44,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama A & M University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Alabama A & M University ranks #798 by median pay four years after graduation, and #720 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Alabama A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,011.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.