Biology at Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Western Colorado University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Colorado 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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| 650 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $51,038 | $53,107 | #611 | $29,947 |
| 651 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $51,002 | $53,776 | #586 | $31,787 |
| 652 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $50,986 | $48,528 | #755 | $25,679 |
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
Other Majors at Western Colorado University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,922 | $47,204 | #638 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,876 | $41,886 | #727 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $57,359 | $43,178 | #118 of 462 |
| Economics | — | $53,403 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,170 | $26,123 | #206 of 265 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $48,109 | $25,903 | #40 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,426 | — | #520 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,401 | $32,352 | #678 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $40,636 | $21,038 | #592 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,865 | — | #260 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $39,414 | — | #509 of 576 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $30,272 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Colorado University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,881 one year after graduating and $50,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Colorado University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Colorado University ranks #653 by median pay four years after graduation, and #765 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Colorado University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,065.
← All data for Western Colorado University · 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.