Biology at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dalton State College 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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| 750 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,252 | $48,915 | #746 | $28,550 |
| 751 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #769 | $30,982 |
| 752 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #770 | $30,982 |
| 753 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $47,218 | $48,880 | #748 | $30,839 |
| 754 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $47,155 | $49,719 | #729 | — |
| 755 | The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | $47,149 | $50,136 | #719 | $29,460 |
| 756 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $47,131 | $50,296 | #717 | $30,861 |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,253 | $78,830 | #557 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,902 | $51,841 | #548 of 796 |
| Marketing | $64,649 | — | #301 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,224 | — | #150 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,331 | $43,424 | #784 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,341 | $37,856 | #540 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,420 | — | #333 of 420 |
| History | $47,243 | $32,899 | #310 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,747 | — | #390 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,604 | $39,889 | #462 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,357 | $30,688 | #935 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $29,594 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,839 one year after graduating and $47,218 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Dalton State College ranks #753 by median pay four years after graduation, and #748 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,454.
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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.