Biology at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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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| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
| 335 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $59,989 | $61,009 | #303 | $35,620 |
| 336 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $59,985 | $54,582 | #555 | $28,691 |
| 337 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $59,950 | $54,551 | #557 | $54,223 |
| 338 | Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH | $59,945 | $63,970 | #223 | — |
| 339 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $59,937 | $62,367 | #268 | $34,507 |
| 340 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $59,855 | $65,385 | #184 | $30,672 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,223 one year after graduating and $59,950 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of San Diego ranks #337 by median pay four years after graduation, and #557 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,118.
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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.