Biology at Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 149 graduates a year
Florida Gulf Coast University graduates in biology earn 7% less 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 Florida Gulf Coast 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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| 586 | Virginia State University Petersburg, VA | $53,398 | $48,624 | #752 | $28,169 |
| 587 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $53,387 | $59,941 | #351 | $36,536 |
| 588 | Elon University Elon, NC | $53,369 | $57,273 | #457 | $32,683 |
| 589 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $53,352 | $56,786 | #477 | $29,635 |
| 590 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $53,322 | $54,213 | #571 | $30,920 |
| 591 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $53,306 | $51,050 | #693 | — |
| 592 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $53,304 | $56,883 | #472 | $38,072 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,635 one year after graduating and $53,352 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks #589 by median pay four years after graduation, and #477 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Florida Gulf Coast University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,814.
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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.