Biology at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 127 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in biology earn 2% more 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 University of Arizona 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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| 411 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $58,193 | $52,392 | #641 | $36,907 |
| 412 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $58,164 | $61,813 | #281 | $43,722 |
| 413 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #239 | $27,487 |
| 414 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $58,119 | $59,718 | #359 | $37,020 |
| 415 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $58,118 | $60,475 | #331 | $38,331 |
| 416 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,099 | $62,538 | #261 | $30,167 |
| 417 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $58,051 | $58,393 | #416 | $26,340 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,020 one year after graduating and $58,119 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Arizona ranks #414 by median pay four years after graduation, and #359 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.