Biology at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 305 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in biology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach 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 |
| … | |||||
| 289 | Boston University Boston, MA | $61,610 | $54,254 | #570 | $40,165 |
| 290 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,561 | $63,910 | #225 | $36,131 |
| 291 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $61,502 | $53,979 | #578 | $33,779 |
| 292 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,492 | $55,954 | #512 | $35,053 |
| 293 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $68,176 | #110 | $24,287 |
| 294 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $61,416 | $65,540 | #180 | $36,709 |
| 295 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $61,384 | $65,874 | #168 | $36,157 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,053 one year after graduating and $61,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #292 by median pay four years after graduation, and #512 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,994.
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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.