Biology at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 307 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in biology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento 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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| 279 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $61,879 | $58,896 | #393 | $29,383 |
| 280 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $61,864 | $56,333 | #494 | $35,194 |
| 281 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $61,804 | $56,238 | #496 | $28,242 |
| 282 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $61,775 | $56,211 | #499 | $37,192 |
| 283 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $61,734 | $62,765 | #253 | $29,028 |
| 284 | Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO | $61,722 | $66,179 | #148 | $29,703 |
| 285 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $61,703 | $56,186 | #501 | $28,239 |
Other Biology Credentials at California State University-Sacramento
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,935 | $79,785 | — |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,192 one year after graduating and $61,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #499 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,900.
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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.