Biology at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
California State University-Monterey Bay graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Monterey Bay 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 |
| … | |||||
| 501 | Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA | $55,691 | $56,638 | #482 | — |
| 502 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,657 | $50,681 | #708 | $30,287 |
| 503 | Denison University Granville, OH | $55,654 | $59,391 | #373 | $31,017 |
| 504 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $55,654 | $50,641 | #710 | $35,312 |
| 505 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $55,643 | $52,961 | #618 | $28,351 |
| 506 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $55,605 | $56,534 | #486 | $34,516 |
| 507 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $55,577 | $59,309 | #376 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Monterey Bay biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,312 one year after graduating and $55,654 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Monterey Bay rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Monterey Bay ranks #504 by median pay four years after graduation, and #710 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Monterey Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.