Biology at California State University-Chico
Chico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
California State University-Chico graduates in biology earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Chico 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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| 72 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $72,037 | $76,874 | #30 | $38,122 |
| 73 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $72,008 | $77,251 | #25 | — |
| 74 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $71,874 | $68,409 | #106 | $32,738 |
| 75 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $71,726 | $65,266 | #186 | $37,120 |
| 76 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $71,652 | $70,570 | #77 | $47,799 |
| 77 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $71,619 | $68,411 | #105 | $36,072 |
| 78 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $71,560 | $68,355 | #107 | $34,684 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Chico biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,120 one year after graduating and $71,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Chico rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Chico ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Chico worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,600.
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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.