Biology at Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Auburn University at Montgomery graduates in biology earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University at Montgomery 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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| 804 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $43,529 | $47,551 | #768 | $26,754 |
| 805 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $43,403 | $44,128 | #809 | $28,507 |
| 806 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $43,012 | $37,877 | #836 | $26,661 |
| 807 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $42,965 | $48,769 | #750 | $31,385 |
| 808 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $42,938 | $49,704 | #730 | $17,761 |
| 809 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $42,619 | $45,481 | #796 | $24,341 |
| 810 | Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC | $42,595 | $45,710 | #794 | $28,675 |
Other Majors at Auburn University at Montgomery by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,282 | $69,625 | #791 of 966 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $63,596 | $61,612 | #87 of 93 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,446 | — | #160 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,430 | $42,389 | #741 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,567 | — | #946 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,184 | $45,526 | #449 of 459 |
| Marketing | $51,899 | — | #484 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,429 | $36,579 | #362 of 610 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,363 | $38,710 | #457 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,715 | $41,081 | #307 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,317 | $31,354 | #593 of 660 |
| Psychology | $41,393 | $30,538 | #933 of 1027 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $39,183 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,798 | $30,694 | #61 of 63 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,804 | $18,223 | #397 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University at Montgomery biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,385 one year after graduating and $42,965 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University at Montgomery rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Auburn University at Montgomery ranks #807 by median pay four years after graduation, and #750 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Auburn University at Montgomery worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.