Biology at Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Indian River State College graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Indian River State 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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| 787 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $45,197 | $45,463 | #797 | $25,100 |
| 788 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $45,173 | $48,081 | #760 | $34,012 |
| 789 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $45,142 | $52,255 | #646 | $23,672 |
| 790 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $45,068 | $47,969 | #761 | — |
| 791 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #655 | $36,095 |
| 792 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $44,880 | $51,952 | #656 | $36,095 |
| 793 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $44,873 | $52,879 | #621 | $26,044 |
Other Majors at Indian River State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,714 | $81,648 | #132 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,761 | $49,049 | #371 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,675 | $43,624 | #681 of 796 |
| Public Administration | $56,032 | $38,521 | #37 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,747 | $48,612 | #128 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,554 | — | #131 of 345 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,404 | $41,430 | #211 of 275 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,328 | $40,368 | #1078 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,073 | $43,351 | #544 of 660 |
| Human Services | $44,549 | $36,107 | #66 of 94 |
| Graphic Communications | $34,741 | $28,874 | #49 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indian River State College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,068 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indian River State College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Indian River State College ranks #790 by median pay four years after graduation, and #761 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Indian River State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.