Biology at Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Delaware State University graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware 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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| 357 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $59,427 | $63,418 | #241 | $32,050 |
| 358 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,419 | $56,555 | #484 | $37,834 |
| 359 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $59,307 | $60,298 | #335 | $36,637 |
| 360 | Delaware State University Dover, DE | $59,296 | $58,941 | #391 | $39,327 |
| 361 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $59,249 | $62,471 | #264 | $35,955 |
| 362 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $59,249 | $53,913 | #579 | $36,140 |
| 363 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $59,238 | $58,201 | #419 | $31,678 |
Other Majors at Delaware State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $98,411 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,568 | $84,049 | #214 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,522 | — | #416 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,689 | $44,022 | #804 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $56,937 | $33,413 | #91 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,509 | $35,998 | #168 of 476 |
| Engineering Physics | — | $54,210 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $53,838 | — | #461 of 565 |
| Criminology | $53,128 | $30,710 | #70 of 113 |
| Agriculture | $52,676 | $38,873 | #23 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,794 | $47,728 | #209 of 680 |
| Psychology | $49,132 | $27,012 | #593 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,115 | $25,704 | #436 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,440 | $30,098 | #542 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,327 one year after graduating and $59,296 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Delaware State University ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #391 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Delaware State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.