Biology at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 230 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama 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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| 346 | Doane University Crete, NE | $59,689 | $61,691 | #286 | $35,302 |
| 347 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $59,676 | $52,551 | #635 | $42,472 |
| 348 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $69,074 | #95 | $27,358 |
| 349 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $67,693 | #116 | $29,848 |
| 350 | Central College Pella, IA | $59,597 | $62,689 | #255 | $26,933 |
| 351 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $59,570 | $61,667 | #287 | $22,100 |
| 352 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $59,559 | $60,572 | #324 | $33,783 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,848 one year after graduating and $59,637 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #349 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,905.
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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.