Biology at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Athens 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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| 466 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $56,559 | $49,641 | #733 | $26,418 |
| 467 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $56,559 | $49,641 | #734 | $26,418 |
| 468 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $56,512 | $60,627 | #318 | $38,242 |
| 469 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $56,511 | $64,145 | #212 | $36,907 |
| 470 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $56,504 | $57,448 | #447 | $31,567 |
| 471 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $56,502 | $60,296 | #336 | $30,118 |
| 472 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $56,502 | $60,296 | #337 | $30,118 |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| English Language and Literature | $47,773 | $40,917 | #321 of 576 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,907 one year after graduating and $56,511 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Athens State University ranks #469 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.