Biology at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
California State University-Fullerton graduates in biology earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How California State University-Fullerton Compares for Biology
All 57 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $243,863 | $214,018 | #1 | $153,622 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $128,052 | $116,519 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $109,836 | $114,290 | #3 | $55,787 |
| 4 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $100,989 | $102,707 | #4 | $51,643 |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $98,203 | $98,782 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $94,066 | $84,689 | #10 | $61,503 |
| 7 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #11 | $67,422 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $90,999 | $86,612 | #7 | $69,912 |
| 9 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $90,850 | $79,731 | #16 | $91,503 |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,940 | $80,020 | #14 | $44,139 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Fullerton biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,422 one year after graduating and $91,755 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Fullerton rank for biology?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Fullerton ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Fullerton worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for biology ($69,830).
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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.