Biology at Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Colorado Mesa University graduates in biology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado Mesa 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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| 775 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $45,800 | $51,423 | #673 | — |
| 776 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $45,783 | $42,171 | #819 | — |
| 777 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $45,759 | $52,969 | #617 | $24,405 |
| 778 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $45,737 | $42,773 | #817 | $32,565 |
| 779 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $50,652 | #709 | $32,212 |
| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
| 781 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $47,012 | #780 | $24,763 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado Mesa University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,565 one year after graduating and $45,737 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado Mesa University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Colorado Mesa University ranks #778 by median pay four years after graduation, and #817 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Colorado Mesa University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.