Biology at Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Western Connecticut State University graduates in biology earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Connecticut State 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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| 608 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $52,583 | $56,429 | #489 | — |
| 609 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $52,567 | $60,864 | #312 | $26,533 |
| 610 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $52,487 | $59,431 | #370 | $29,945 |
| 611 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $52,458 | $47,229 | #775 | $37,787 |
| 612 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $52,447 | $55,969 | #511 | $29,689 |
| 613 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $52,426 | $55,748 | #516 | $24,557 |
| 614 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $52,420 | $49,893 | #724 | $33,641 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Connecticut State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,787 one year after graduating and $52,458 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Connecticut State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Connecticut State University ranks #611 by median pay four years after graduation, and #775 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.