Biology at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 215 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Cruz graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Cruz 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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| 174 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $65,163 | $67,457 | #123 | $28,978 |
| 175 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $65,057 | $61,921 | #278 | — |
| 176 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $65,043 | $67,525 | #120 | — |
| 177 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $65,036 | $59,178 | #381 | $37,651 |
| 178 | Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $65,025 | $62,113 | #274 | $30,012 |
| 179 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $65,000 | $66,106 | #149 | $29,167 |
| 180 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $64,939 | $59,090 | #385 | $32,894 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Cruz biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,651 one year after graduating and $65,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Cruz rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of California-Santa Cruz ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #381 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of California-Santa Cruz worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.