Biology at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 7% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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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| 238 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,149 | $60,321 | #333 | $42,128 |
| 239 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $63,133 | $55,595 | #523 | $32,747 |
| 240 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $63,132 | $60,305 | #334 | $36,136 |
| 241 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $63,125 | $57,440 | #449 | $20,210 |
| 242 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $63,099 | $67,694 | #115 | — |
| 243 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $63,032 | $66,460 | #143 | $46,127 |
| 244 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $63,008 | $63,379 | #243 | $33,930 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,210 one year after graduating and $63,125 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Southern California ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #449 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $4,618.
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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.