Biology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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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| 534 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,821 | $56,660 | #480 | $40,741 |
| 535 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $54,686 | $55,616 | #522 | $25,119 |
| 536 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $54,648 | $58,627 | #411 | $35,938 |
| 537 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $54,639 | $51,098 | #691 | $32,374 |
| 538 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $54,633 | $56,718 | #479 | $29,330 |
| 539 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $63,236 | #247 | $27,164 |
| 540 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $54,587 | $53,631 | #590 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Colorado Springs biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,374 one year after graduating and $54,639 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Colorado Springs rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranks #537 by median pay four years after graduation, and #691 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Colorado Colorado Springs worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,625.
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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.