Biology at Miami Dade College
Miami, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Miami Dade College graduates in biology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Miami Dade 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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| 671 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $50,540 | $52,589 | #631 | $35,752 |
| 672 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $50,536 | $56,037 | #507 | $31,174 |
| 673 | Schreiner University Kerrville, TX | $50,514 | $51,358 | #677 | — |
| 674 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $50,454 | $53,702 | #588 | $34,568 |
| 675 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $50,447 | $53,694 | #589 | $26,006 |
| 676 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $50,389 | $51,231 | #685 | $23,270 |
| 677 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $50,366 | $54,033 | #575 | — |
Other Majors at Miami Dade College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,415 | $90,158 | #84 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,360 | $49,903 | #426 of 459 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $60,067 | $43,666 | #10 of 15 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,174 | $53,935 | #28 of 177 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,225 | $45,072 | #890 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,276 | $51,545 | #96 of 680 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $35,402 | $20,611 | #133 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami Dade College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,568 one year after graduating and $50,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami Dade College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Miami Dade College ranks #674 by median pay four years after graduation, and #588 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Miami Dade College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.