Biology at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 168 graduates a year
University of California-Berkeley graduates in biology earn 38% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Berkeley 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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| 24 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $80,317 | $73,083 | #56 | $22,638 |
| 25 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $80,208 | $76,341 | #31 | $20,883 |
| 26 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $79,581 | $70,079 | #81 | $41,506 |
| 27 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $79,163 | $72,033 | #68 | $36,642 |
| 28 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $78,466 | $79,777 | #20 | $39,087 |
| 29 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $78,327 | $71,272 | #72 | $45,494 |
| 30 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $78,327 | $68,975 | #97 | $45,494 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Berkeley biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,642 one year after graduating and $79,163 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Berkeley rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of California-Berkeley ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of California-Berkeley worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,000.
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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.