Biology at Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Westmont College graduates in biology earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westmont College 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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| 42 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $66,753 | #140 | — |
| 43 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $75,921 | $72,261 | #59 | $30,101 |
| 44 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $75,913 | $69,076 | #94 | $39,548 |
| 45 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $75,889 | $69,054 | #96 | $30,635 |
| 46 | Touro University New York, NY | $75,886 | $72,228 | #60 | $21,733 |
| 47 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $75,798 | $72,144 | #64 | — |
| 48 | Barnard College New York, NY | $75,696 | $72,047 | #67 | $47,329 |
Other Majors at Westmont College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,815 | $54,457 | #25 of 84 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,026 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,535 | $41,225 | #118 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,939 | — | #71 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,459 | $37,806 | #75 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,878 | $27,708 | #193 of 610 |
| Psychology | $45,455 | $34,826 | #779 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westmont College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,635 one year after graduating and $75,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westmont College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Westmont College ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Westmont College worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.