Biology at Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Alabama State University graduates in biology earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alabama State 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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| 762 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $46,452 | $49,442 | #738 | $25,912 |
| 763 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $46,435 | $48,960 | #745 | — |
| 764 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $46,399 | $51,449 | #672 | $29,891 |
| 765 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $46,370 | $52,634 | #629 | $30,174 |
| 766 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #731 | $35,416 |
| 767 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $46,344 | $49,691 | #732 | $35,416 |
| 768 | Delta State University Cleveland, MS | $46,266 | $56,135 | #504 | $20,823 |
Other Majors at Alabama State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,070 | $39,762 | #658 of 796 |
| Information Science/Studies | $53,416 | $30,651 | #145 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,014 | $39,444 | #207 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,629 | — | #283 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,126 | $28,447 | #1141 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,173 | $32,898 | #607 of 660 |
| Social Work | $43,661 | $34,792 | #392 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,766 | $22,705 | #925 of 1027 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,152 | $22,847 | #82 of 85 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,566 | $21,996 | #639 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,576 | $27,978 | #207 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,142 | $17,997 | #249 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alabama State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,174 one year after graduating and $46,370 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alabama State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Alabama State University ranks #765 by median pay four years after graduation, and #629 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Alabama State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.