Biology at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 308 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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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| 359 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $59,307 | $60,298 | #335 | $36,637 |
| 360 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $59,296 | $58,941 | #391 | $39,327 |
| 361 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $59,249 | $62,471 | #264 | $35,955 |
| 362 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $59,249 | $53,913 | #579 | $36,140 |
| 363 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $59,238 | $58,201 | #419 | $31,678 |
| 364 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $59,231 | $62,452 | #266 | $23,080 |
| 365 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $59,231 | $61,633 | #288 | $23,080 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,140 one year after graduating and $59,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #362 by median pay four years after graduation, and #579 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.