Biology at California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 286 graduates a year
California State University-Northridge graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Northridge 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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| 369 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $59,183 | $63,457 | #240 | $40,483 |
| 370 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,151 | $51,916 | #657 | $30,447 |
| 371 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,119 | $58,084 | #424 | $28,768 |
| 372 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $59,100 | $53,777 | #585 | $29,506 |
| 373 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $59,081 | $66,334 | #145 | $26,025 |
| 374 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $59,075 | $58,041 | #426 | $35,948 |
| 375 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $58,932 | $56,091 | #506 | $30,691 |
Other Biology Credentials at California State University-Northridge
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,839 | — | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Northridge by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Northridge biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,506 one year after graduating and $59,100 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Northridge rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Northridge ranks #372 by median pay four years after graduation, and #585 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Northridge worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.