Biology at Albany State University
Albany, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Albany State University graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albany State 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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| 698 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $49,539 | $45,110 | #801 | $30,359 |
| 699 | Young Harris College Young Harris, GA | $49,532 | $51,276 | #681 | — |
| 700 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $49,503 | $49,795 | #725 | $24,050 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Albany State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,799 | $77,491 | #431 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,909 | — | #158 of 253 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,046 | — | #159 of 166 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,363 | — | #783 of 796 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $52,264 | — | #11 of 13 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,782 | $39,031 | #175 of 680 |
| Marketing | $50,366 | $37,120 | #495 of 516 |
| Social Work | $49,331 | — | #304 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,310 | $31,868 | #510 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,246 | $35,784 | #1101 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,777 | — | #400 of 476 |
| Education | $41,282 | $28,034 | #25 of 27 |
| Psychology | $41,153 | $26,187 | #942 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,265 | — | #638 of 660 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $29,798 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albany State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,588 one year after graduating and $49,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albany State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Albany State University ranks #701 by median pay four years after graduation, and #688 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Albany State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,408.
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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.