Biology at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 357 graduates a year
Florida State University graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida State 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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| 641 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $51,307 | $45,028 | #803 | $33,241 |
| 642 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $51,290 | $54,540 | #558 | — |
| 643 | Radford University Radford, VA | $51,266 | $46,682 | #782 | $32,457 |
| 644 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $54,555 | #556 | $26,140 |
| 645 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $51,247 | $56,825 | #475 | $28,585 |
| 646 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $51,226 | $54,524 | #562 | $17,571 |
| 647 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $51,221 | $62,147 | #272 | $20,056 |
Other Biology Credentials at Florida State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $55,692 | — | — |
Other Majors at Florida State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,140 one year after graduating and $51,256 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Florida State University ranks #644 by median pay four years after graduation, and #556 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Florida State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,528.
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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.