Biology at Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Occidental College graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Occidental College 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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| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
| 335 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $59,989 | $61,009 | #303 | $35,620 |
| 336 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $59,985 | $54,582 | #555 | $28,691 |
| 337 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $59,950 | $54,551 | #557 | $54,223 |
| 338 | Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH | $59,945 | $63,970 | #223 | — |
| 339 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $59,937 | $62,367 | #268 | $34,507 |
Other Majors at Occidental College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | $64,885 | #58 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,080 | — | #52 of 309 |
| Cognitive Science | $78,782 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,441 | $45,175 | #97 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $71,779 | — | #17 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,394 | $35,231 | #44 of 118 |
| Computer Science | — | $63,845 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,542 | $49,529 | #75 of 265 |
| Sociology | $58,598 | $42,653 | #97 of 462 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | $31,002 | #178 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $30,526 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $23,605 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Occidental College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,691 one year after graduating and $59,985 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Occidental College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Occidental College ranks #336 by median pay four years after graduation, and #555 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Occidental College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,272.
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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.