Biology at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates in biology earn 5% less 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 State University-Dominguez Hills 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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| 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 |
| 550 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $54,227 | $60,884 | #311 | $27,822 |
| 551 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $54,202 | $51,775 | #659 | $31,877 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Dominguez Hills biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,479 one year after graduating and $54,405 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Dominguez Hills rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Dominguez Hills ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #736 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Dominguez Hills worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,005.
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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.