Biology at University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
University of West Florida graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West 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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| 721 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $48,712 | $57,403 | #450 | $26,541 |
| 722 | Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO | $48,694 | $52,210 | #648 | $31,993 |
| 723 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $48,606 | $57,278 | #456 | $32,096 |
| 724 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $48,576 | $51,703 | #662 | $28,237 |
| 725 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $48,523 | $55,078 | #538 | $33,236 |
| 726 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $48,508 | $50,475 | #712 | $43,250 |
| 727 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $52,053 | #653 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Florida biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,237 one year after graduating and $48,576 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Florida rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of West Florida ranks #724 by median pay four years after graduation, and #662 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of West Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.