Biology at Chapman University
Orange, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Chapman University graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chapman University 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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| 202 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $64,555 | $65,634 | #176 | $35,591 |
| 203 | Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | $64,552 | $65,650 | #174 | $32,319 |
| 204 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $64,520 | $58,709 | #404 | $33,486 |
| 205 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $64,461 | $58,655 | #407 | $24,443 |
| 206 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $64,455 | $61,568 | #290 | $32,422 |
| 207 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $64,437 | $58,633 | #410 | $34,504 |
| 208 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $64,324 | $68,643 | #100 | $32,356 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chapman University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,443 one year after graduating and $64,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chapman University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Chapman University ranks #205 by median pay four years after graduation, and #407 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Chapman University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.