Biology at George Washington University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
George Washington University graduates in biology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Washington 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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| 94 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $70,789 | $64,413 | #205 | $38,527 |
| 95 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $70,632 | $63,591 | #235 | $44,657 |
| 96 | Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | $70,545 | $75,934 | #33 | — |
| 97 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,444 | $61,727 | #283 | $32,354 |
| 98 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $70,354 | $75,434 | #36 | — |
| 99 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $70,283 | $74,692 | #41 | $34,910 |
| 100 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $70,240 | $63,960 | #224 | $23,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Washington University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,354 one year after graduating and $70,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Washington University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, George Washington University ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at George Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,871.
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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.