Biology at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 170 graduates a year
California State University-Fresno graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Fresno 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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| 658 | Fisk University Nashville, TN | $50,768 | $55,459 | #527 | — |
| 659 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $50,748 | $56,978 | #467 | $34,180 |
| 660 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $50,742 | $59,795 | #356 | $32,390 |
| 661 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $50,728 | $46,159 | #787 | $27,014 |
| 662 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $50,722 | $53,480 | #600 | $32,586 |
| 663 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $50,711 | $55,394 | #529 | $29,435 |
| 664 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $50,699 | $52,484 | #637 | $29,542 |
Other Biology Credentials at California State University-Fresno
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,084 | — | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Fresno by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fresno biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,014 one year after graduating and $50,728 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fresno rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Fresno ranks #661 by median pay four years after graduation, and #787 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Fresno worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,500.
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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.