Biology at Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 414 graduates a year
Northern Arizona University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Arizona 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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| 507 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $55,577 | $59,309 | #376 | — |
| 508 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $55,576 | $57,830 | #434 | $37,903 |
| 509 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $55,452 | $64,190 | #210 | $25,078 |
| 510 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $55,446 | $56,972 | #469 | $34,940 |
| 511 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $55,434 | $56,360 | #492 | $29,292 |
| 512 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $55,431 | $56,374 | #491 | — |
| 513 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $55,358 | $59,355 | #374 | $32,400 |
Other Biology Credentials at Northern Arizona University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,087 | — | — |
Other Majors at Northern Arizona University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Arizona University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,940 one year after graduating and $55,446 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Arizona University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northern Arizona University ranks #510 by median pay four years after graduation, and #469 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northern Arizona University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,467.
← All data for Northern Arizona University · Methodology
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.