Biology at San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 369 graduates a year
San Francisco State University graduates in biology earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Francisco 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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| 52 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $75,018 | $66,061 | #151 | $51,711 |
| 53 | Felician University Lodi, NJ | $74,746 | $65,603 | #178 | $29,515 |
| 54 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $74,535 | $74,088 | #44 | $39,746 |
| 55 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $74,204 | $67,521 | #121 | $36,259 |
| 56 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $74,010 | $67,344 | #127 | $44,370 |
| 57 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $73,933 | $75,191 | #37 | $31,818 |
| 58 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $73,920 | $75,177 | #38 | $30,626 |
Other Biology Credentials at San Francisco State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $128,052 | — |
Other Majors at San Francisco State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Francisco State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,259 one year after graduating and $74,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Francisco State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, San Francisco State University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at San Francisco State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.