Biology at University of Denver
Denver, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Denver graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Denver 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 |
| … | |||||
| 540 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $54,587 | $53,631 | #590 | — |
| 541 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $54,566 | $56,396 | #490 | — |
| 542 | Hope College Holland, MI | $54,538 | $57,504 | #445 | $35,430 |
| 543 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $54,513 | $50,980 | #698 | $36,393 |
| 544 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $54,497 | $64,220 | #209 | $28,061 |
| 545 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $54,446 | $58,605 | #413 | $32,940 |
| 546 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $54,441 | $64,154 | #211 | $25,730 |
Other Majors at University of Denver by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Denver biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,393 one year after graduating and $54,513 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Denver rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Denver ranks #543 by median pay four years after graduation, and #698 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Denver worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for University of Denver · Methodology
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.