Biology at Howard University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 186 graduates a year
Howard University graduates in biology earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Howard 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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| 304 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $61,030 | $65,474 | #182 | $31,321 |
| 305 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $60,981 | $57,029 | #464 | $32,958 |
| 306 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $60,928 | $63,399 | #242 | $35,990 |
| 307 | Howard University Washington, DC | $60,923 | $53,384 | #604 | $28,696 |
| 308 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $60,880 | $53,611 | #592 | $44,626 |
| 309 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $60,875 | $63,343 | #245 | $34,762 |
| 310 | Gannon University Erie, PA | $60,846 | $61,881 | #280 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,696 one year after graduating and $60,923 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Howard University ranks #307 by median pay four years after graduation, and #604 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Howard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.