Biology at Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Clark Atlanta University graduates in biology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark Atlanta 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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| 778 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $45,737 | $42,773 | #817 | $32,565 |
| 779 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $45,680 | $50,652 | #709 | $32,212 |
| 780 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $45,471 | $55,170 | #535 | $24,195 |
| 781 | Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA | $45,413 | $47,012 | #780 | $24,763 |
| 782 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $45,363 | $50,301 | #716 | $32,314 |
| 783 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $45,359 | $43,172 | #813 | $37,802 |
| 784 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $45,307 | $41,224 | #825 | $28,522 |
Other Majors at Clark Atlanta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $54,657 | $27,016 | #142 of 420 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,911 | $30,518 | #993 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,012 | $27,715 | #560 of 660 |
| Psychology | $45,368 | $22,328 | #785 of 1027 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,498 | $25,194 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,335 | $21,413 | #157 of 158 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $28,554 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,420 | $20,974 | #297 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark Atlanta University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,763 one year after graduating and $45,413 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark Atlanta University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Clark Atlanta University ranks #781 by median pay four years after graduation, and #780 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Clark Atlanta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.