Biology at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 705 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside 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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| 402 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $58,371 | $55,557 | #525 | $33,343 |
| 403 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $58,363 | $57,341 | #454 | — |
| 404 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $58,355 | $60,582 | #321 | $37,134 |
| 405 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $58,339 | $53,085 | #613 | $26,863 |
| 406 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $58,290 | $62,499 | #262 | $33,761 |
| 407 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $58,285 | $51,326 | #679 | $36,621 |
| 408 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $58,242 | $53,570 | #596 | $37,063 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Riverside biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,863 one year after graduating and $58,339 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #613 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.