Biology at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates in biology earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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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| 790 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $45,068 | $47,969 | #761 | — |
| 791 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #655 | $36,095 |
| 792 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #656 | $36,095 |
| 793 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,873 | $52,879 | #621 | $26,044 |
| 794 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,836 | $53,043 | #614 | $19,955 |
| 795 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | $44,763 | $47,197 | #777 | $29,996 |
| 796 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $44,617 | $46,426 | #784 | $32,160 |
Other Majors at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,685 | $58,870 | #25 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,185 | $67,213 | #947 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,952 | $26,671 | #433 of 459 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $55,787 | $41,325 | #64 of 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,923 | $44,843 | #220 of 345 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $48,773 | — | #17 of 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,662 | $29,854 | #452 of 610 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,979 | $34,910 | #261 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,771 | $40,138 | #795 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,523 | $28,541 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $42,925 | $31,426 | #878 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,843 | $37,590 | #625 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,931 | $30,901 | #459 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,649 | $22,016 | #288 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,938 | — | #414 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Arkansas University Main Campus biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,044 one year after graduating and $44,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Arkansas University Main Campus rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranks #793 by median pay four years after graduation, and #621 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,375.
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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.