Biology at Adams State University
Alamosa, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Adams State University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Adams State University 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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| 470 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $56,504 | $57,448 | #447 | $31,567 |
| 471 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $56,502 | $60,296 | #336 | $30,118 |
| 472 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $56,502 | $60,296 | #337 | $30,118 |
| 473 | Adams State University Alamosa, CO | $56,467 | $52,808 | #623 | — |
| 474 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $56,463 | $60,574 | #323 | $35,707 |
| 475 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $56,463 | $60,593 | #319 | $35,579 |
| 476 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $56,451 | $49,542 | #735 | $32,983 |
Other Majors at Adams State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,402 | $70,926 | #788 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,111 | $40,181 | #250 of 271 |
| Sociology | — | $46,948 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,701 | $30,045 | #549 of 610 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,809 | $39,546 | #428 of 476 |
| Psychology | — | $37,943 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adams State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,467 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adams State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Adams State University ranks #473 by median pay four years after graduation, and #623 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Adams State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.