Biology at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 766 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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 |
| … | |||||
| 478 | William Woods University Fulton, MO | $56,378 | $60,449 | #332 | — |
| 479 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $56,345 | $51,270 | #682 | $34,074 |
| 480 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $56,275 | $59,194 | #380 | $37,170 |
| 481 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,273 | $51,205 | #686 | $25,388 |
| 482 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $56,258 | $59,879 | #354 | $28,991 |
| 483 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $56,157 | $53,450 | #601 | $39,810 |
| 484 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,154 | $51,650 | #664 | $36,401 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,388 one year after graduating and $56,273 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #481 by median pay four years after graduation, and #686 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,526.
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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.