Biology at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 389 graduates a year
Florida Atlantic University graduates in biology earn 17% less 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 Florida Atlantic 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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| 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 |
| 745 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $47,695 | $52,102 | #652 | $23,932 |
| 746 | Winston-Salem State University Winston-salem, NC | $47,527 | $51,003 | #697 | $30,719 |
| 747 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | $47,464 | $53,291 | #606 | $38,440 |
Other Biology Credentials at Florida Atlantic University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,739 | $61,445 | $25,503 |
Other Majors at Florida Atlantic University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Atlantic University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,676 one year after graduating and $47,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Atlantic University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Florida Atlantic University ranks #744 by median pay four years after graduation, and #702 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Florida Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,028.
← All data for Florida Atlantic University · Methodology
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.