Biology at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in biology earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado 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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| 581 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $53,507 | $55,677 | #519 | $38,530 |
| 582 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $53,505 | $57,369 | #452 | $40,936 |
| 583 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $53,498 | $54,392 | #565 | $30,432 |
| 584 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $53,470 | $50,005 | #722 | $34,647 |
| 585 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $53,447 | $56,220 | #497 | $32,528 |
| 586 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $53,398 | $48,624 | #752 | $28,169 |
| 587 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $53,387 | $59,941 | #351 | $36,536 |
Other Biology Credentials at University of Northern Colorado
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,251 | $62,559 | $27,500 |
Other Majors at University of Northern Colorado by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,647 one year after graduating and $53,470 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #584 by median pay four years after graduation, and #722 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,598.
← All data for University of Northern Colorado · 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.