Biology at University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 134 graduates a year
University of South Alabama graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South 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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| 554 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $54,192 | $58,156 | #421 | $30,423 |
| 555 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $54,176 | $51,564 | #668 | $30,834 |
| 556 | Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park, KS | $54,153 | $56,220 | #498 | $39,724 |
| 557 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,090 | $61,397 | #294 | $25,950 |
| 558 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $54,038 | $56,977 | #468 | $35,216 |
| 559 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $53,989 | $51,386 | #676 | $23,473 |
| 560 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $53,988 | $54,906 | #541 | $31,776 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Alabama biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,950 one year after graduating and $54,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Alabama rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Alabama ranks #557 by median pay four years after graduation, and #294 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.