Biology at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 1,197 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in biology earn 14% less 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 University of South Florida 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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| 701 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,440 | $51,180 | #688 | $30,588 |
| 702 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $49,403 | $52,583 | #632 | $37,741 |
| 703 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $49,396 | $50,221 | #718 | $22,167 |
| 704 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $49,395 | $52,575 | #633 | $27,034 |
| 705 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #619 | $33,699 |
| 706 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $49,387 | $52,953 | #620 | $33,699 |
| 707 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $49,383 | $44,460 | #806 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,034 one year after graduating and $49,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Florida ranks #704 by median pay four years after graduation, and #633 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,273.
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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.