Biology at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 276 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in biology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 113 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $69,005 | $71,803 | #70 | $35,798 |
| 114 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $68,904 | $60,476 | #330 | $33,988 |
| 115 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $68,862 | $65,542 | #179 | $34,630 |
| 116 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $68,861 | $62,659 | #257 | $33,597 |
| 117 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $68,648 | $67,446 | #124 | $32,844 |
| 118 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $68,459 | $60,285 | #338 | $44,450 |
| 119 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $68,435 | $69,599 | #89 | $31,055 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,597 one year after graduating and $68,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, San Diego State University ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,010.
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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.