Biology at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 302 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in biology earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn 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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| 13 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,614 | $73,631 | #49 | $38,592 |
| 14 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $83,215 | $84,630 | #10 | $27,005 |
| 15 | Duke University Durham, NC | $83,192 | $89,277 | #7 | $30,939 |
| 16 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,053 | $94,272 | #4 | $22,132 |
| 17 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $83,012 | $75,535 | #35 | $14,396 |
| 18 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #11 | $33,767 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA | $82,769 | $84,177 | #12 | $33,767 |
Other Biology Credentials at Auburn University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,864 | — | — |
Other Majors at Auburn University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,132 one year after graduating and $83,053 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Auburn University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.