Biology at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in biology earn 16% 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 Columbus 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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| 737 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $48,755 | #751 | $24,841 |
| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
| 739 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,839 | $50,441 | #713 | $26,707 |
| 740 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $47,819 | $49,502 | #737 | $28,947 |
| 741 | Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL | $47,814 | $50,892 | #700 | $26,871 |
| 742 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $47,795 | $48,593 | #754 | $32,020 |
| 743 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,777 | $55,305 | #531 | — |
Other Majors at Columbus State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,947 one year after graduating and $47,819 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Columbus State University ranks #740 by median pay four years after graduation, and #737 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,275.
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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.