Biology at Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Tuskegee University graduates in biology earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 73% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tuskegee 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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| 816 | Malone University Canton, OH | $41,515 | $44,303 | #807 | $22,005 |
| 817 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,323 | $47,834 | #762 | $18,690 |
| 818 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $40,967 | $44,097 | #810 | $33,518 |
| 819 | Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL | $40,867 | $46,388 | #785 | $14,102 |
| 820 | Hastings College Hastings, NE | $40,723 | $42,089 | #820 | — |
| 821 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $40,412 | $43,330 | #812 | $31,149 |
| 822 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $40,379 | $48,992 | #744 | $27,607 |
Other Majors at Tuskegee University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,915 | $76,638 | #168 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,694 | $75,759 | #115 of 318 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $78,874 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 | — | #377 of 796 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 | $46,303 | #15 of 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 | $46,123 | #459 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,391 | $16,884 | #175 of 565 |
| Chemical Engineering | — | $51,473 | — |
| Psychology | $45,053 | $25,589 | #800 of 1027 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,949 | $24,211 | #75 of 78 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $26,437 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tuskegee University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $14,102 one year after graduating and $40,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tuskegee University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Tuskegee University ranks #819 by median pay four years after graduation, and #785 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Tuskegee University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,000.
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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.