Biology at California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
California State University-Bakersfield graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Bakersfield 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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| 374 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $59,075 | $58,041 | #426 | $35,948 |
| 375 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $58,932 | $56,091 | #506 | $30,691 |
| 376 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $58,897 | $53,592 | #593 | $22,650 |
| 377 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $58,885 | $53,581 | #594 | — |
| 378 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $58,864 | $57,833 | #433 | $33,908 |
| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Bakersfield biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,885 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Bakersfield rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Bakersfield ranks #377 by median pay four years after graduation, and #594 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Bakersfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.