Biology at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 163 graduates a year
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates in biology earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 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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| 98 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $70,354 | $75,434 | #36 | — |
| 99 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $70,283 | $74,692 | #41 | $34,910 |
| 100 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $70,240 | $63,960 | #224 | $23,395 |
| 101 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $69,854 | $63,563 | #238 | $35,638 |
| 102 | Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR | $69,747 | $82,191 | #15 | — |
| 103 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $69,724 | $61,191 | #299 | $33,055 |
| 104 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $69,651 | $66,532 | #142 | $35,290 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,638 one year after graduating and $69,854 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.