Biology at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Arkansas State University graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arkansas State 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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| 543 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $54,513 | $50,980 | #698 | $36,393 |
| 544 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $54,497 | $64,220 | #209 | $28,061 |
| 545 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $54,446 | $58,605 | #413 | $32,940 |
| 546 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $54,441 | $64,154 | #211 | $25,730 |
| 547 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $54,433 | $55,931 | #513 | $30,775 |
| 548 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $54,405 | $49,505 | #736 | $31,479 |
| 549 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $54,272 | $56,183 | #503 | $31,007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,730 one year after graduating and $54,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Arkansas State University ranks #546 by median pay four years after graduation, and #211 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Arkansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.