Biology at Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Palm Beach Atlantic 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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| 479 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $56,345 | $51,270 | #682 | $34,074 |
| 480 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $56,275 | $59,194 | #380 | $37,170 |
| 481 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $56,273 | $51,205 | #686 | $25,388 |
| 482 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $56,258 | $59,879 | #354 | $28,991 |
| 483 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $56,157 | $53,450 | #601 | $39,810 |
| 484 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $56,154 | $51,650 | #664 | $36,401 |
| 485 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $56,142 | $63,570 | #237 | $27,123 |
Other Majors at Palm Beach Atlantic University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,008 | $70,586 | #861 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,689 | — | #382 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,379 | — | #161 of 187 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,081 | $46,970 | #829 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $53,668 | $39,743 | #474 of 516 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $53,398 | $28,383 | #6 of 25 |
| Psychology | $51,530 | $35,403 | #427 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,847 | — | #512 of 660 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | $42,589 | — | #2 of 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $39,151 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Palm Beach Atlantic University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,991 one year after graduating and $56,258 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Palm Beach Atlantic University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Palm Beach Atlantic University ranks #482 by median pay four years after graduation, and #354 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Palm Beach Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.