Biology at Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Eckerd College graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eckerd College 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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| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
| 739 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,839 | $50,441 | #713 | $26,707 |
| 740 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $47,819 | $49,502 | #737 | $28,947 |
| 741 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $47,814 | $50,892 | #700 | $26,871 |
| 742 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $47,795 | $48,593 | #754 | $32,020 |
| 743 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,777 | $55,305 | #531 | — |
| 744 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $47,707 | $50,778 | #702 | $27,676 |
Other Majors at Eckerd College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $63,660 | — | #170 of 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,685 | $33,153 | #731 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,969 | $33,544 | #148 of 660 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,501 | — | #137 of 225 |
| Psychology | $53,220 | $25,930 | #343 of 1027 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $48,631 | $21,980 | #39 of 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,768 | — | #370 of 476 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,932 | $25,709 | #263 of 265 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $34,621 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $31,596 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,526 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $20,191 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eckerd College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,871 one year after graduating and $47,814 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eckerd College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Eckerd College ranks #741 by median pay four years after graduation, and #700 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Eckerd College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% 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.