Biology at University of La Verne
La Verne, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
University of La Verne graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of La Verne 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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| 373 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $59,081 | $66,334 | #145 | $26,025 |
| 374 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $59,075 | $58,041 | #426 | $35,948 |
| 375 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $58,932 | $56,091 | #506 | $30,691 |
| 376 | University of La Verne La Verne, CA | $58,897 | $53,592 | #593 | $22,650 |
| 377 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $58,885 | $53,581 | #594 | — |
| 378 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $58,864 | $57,833 | #433 | $33,908 |
| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
Other Majors at University of La Verne by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,694 | $52,160 | #190 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,520 | $58,985 | #307 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,769 | $57,154 | #195 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,891 | $29,305 | #77 of 660 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $66,373 | $49,004 | #15 of 39 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,107 | $21,881 | #258 of 565 |
| Sociology | $61,350 | $35,403 | #70 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,953 | $25,945 | #108 of 476 |
| Psychology | $56,925 | $27,540 | #172 of 1027 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,332 | $33,773 | #48 of 158 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $54,898 | $27,616 | #88 of 345 |
| Criminology | $47,273 | $34,292 | #104 of 113 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,712 | — | #117 of 172 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $19,382 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of La Verne biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,650 one year after graduating and $58,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of La Verne rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of La Verne ranks #376 by median pay four years after graduation, and #593 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of La Verne worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.