Biology at San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · Associate's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
San Diego Miramar College graduates in biology earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How San Diego Miramar College Compares for Biology
All 47 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 | Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA | $62,849 | $57,188 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $60,349 | $64,959 | #1 | — |
| 3 | St Philip's College San Antonio, TX | $59,744 | $60,742 | #2 | $35,699 |
| 4 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $58,846 | $59,829 | #3 | $24,621 |
| 5 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $54,788 | $54,460 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $54,363 | $55,271 | #5 | $34,560 |
| 7 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $51,424 | $52,283 | #9 | $26,835 |
| 8 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $50,945 | $51,796 | #11 | — |
| 9 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $50,658 | $53,868 | #7 | — |
| 10 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $50,465 | $45,920 | #21 | — |
| 11 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $49,919 | $45,423 | #22 | — |
| 12 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $49,548 | $52,243 | #10 | $28,480 |
| 13 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $48,980 | $44,569 | #23 | $15,731 |
| 14 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $48,740 | $46,194 | #18 | — |
| 15 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $48,660 | $44,277 | #24 | $22,741 |
| 16 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $48,136 | $42,248 | #25 | $25,026 |
Other Majors at San Diego Miramar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $74,221 | — | #3 of 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,293 | — | #24 of 547 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,492 | $22,722 | #133 of 426 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $50,929 | — | #30 of 31 |
| Social Sciences | $46,564 | — | #14 of 38 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,865 | — | #63 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego Miramar College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $15,731 one year after graduating and $48,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego Miramar College rank for biology?
Among 47 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, San Diego Miramar College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at San Diego Miramar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($44,758).
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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.