Biology at Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Florida Southern College graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Southern 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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| 378 | Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL | $58,864 | $57,833 | #433 | $33,908 |
| 379 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $58,821 | $53,562 | #597 | $33,361 |
| 380 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,804 | $61,188 | #300 | $36,215 |
| 381 | Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | $58,782 | $62,566 | #260 | $29,222 |
| 382 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,779 | $57,891 | #432 | $39,910 |
| 383 | Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA | $58,732 | $53,481 | #599 | $34,494 |
| 384 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,703 | $55,873 | #514 | $32,099 |
Other Majors at Florida Southern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,335 | $75,019 | #234 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $82,328 | — | #292 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,480 | $36,669 | #417 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,104 | $43,581 | #575 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,128 | — | #395 of 565 |
| Psychology | $53,344 | $28,316 | #336 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $52,796 | $35,023 | #155 of 178 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $51,925 | $22,336 | #8 of 255 |
| Criminology | $49,829 | $39,713 | #92 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,315 | $46,088 | #274 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $46,418 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $43,549 | $26,616 | #55 of 62 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $38,358 | — | #64 of 64 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Southern College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,222 one year after graduating and $58,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Southern College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Florida Southern College ranks #381 by median pay four years after graduation, and #260 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Florida Southern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more 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.