Biology at Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 249 graduates a year
Nova Southeastern University graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nova Southeastern 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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| 443 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $57,292 | $61,429 | #293 | — |
| 444 | Life University Marietta, GA | $57,278 | $59,294 | #377 | — |
| 445 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $57,273 | $61,119 | #301 | $30,986 |
| 446 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $57,249 | $60,934 | #308 | $23,110 |
| 447 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $57,203 | $54,445 | #564 | $32,288 |
| 448 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $57,185 | $60,773 | #314 | $34,029 |
| 449 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $57,167 | $62,449 | #267 | $28,138 |
Other Majors at Nova Southeastern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $122,809 | — | #1 of 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,004 | $77,224 | #424 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $83,250 | $74,202 | #58 of 253 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $82,727 | — | #9 of 156 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,874 | — | #381 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $71,972 | — | #19 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,851 | $49,156 | #453 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,302 | $37,143 | #387 of 452 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,487 | $23,136 | #237 of 610 |
| Psychology | $50,563 | $24,711 | #486 of 1027 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $45,287 | $31,114 | #48 of 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $28,890 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $22,098 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nova Southeastern University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,110 one year after graduating and $57,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nova Southeastern University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Nova Southeastern University ranks #446 by median pay four years after graduation, and #308 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Nova Southeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,138.
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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.