Biology at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 123 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles 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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| 559 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $53,989 | $51,386 | #676 | $23,473 |
| 560 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $53,988 | $54,906 | #541 | $31,776 |
| 561 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $53,986 | $57,935 | #430 | $29,467 |
| 562 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $53,908 | $49,053 | #742 | $33,304 |
| 563 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $53,898 | $57,517 | #443 | $29,440 |
| 564 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $53,888 | $56,819 | #476 | $20,671 |
| 565 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $53,886 | $47,291 | #774 | — |
Other Biology Credentials at California State University-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,845 | — | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,304 one year after graduating and $53,908 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #562 by median pay four years after graduation, and #742 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,460.
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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.