Biology at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 358 graduates a year
Georgia State University graduates in biology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia 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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| 614 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $52,420 | $49,893 | #724 | $33,641 |
| 615 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $52,286 | $53,160 | #610 | $33,278 |
| 616 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $52,264 | $52,572 | #634 | $33,523 |
| 617 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $52,222 | $54,060 | #573 | $26,647 |
| 618 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $52,194 | $56,012 | #509 | $31,922 |
| 619 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $52,187 | $54,303 | #568 | $33,100 |
| 620 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $52,176 | $55,014 | #539 | $40,959 |
Other Biology Credentials at Georgia State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,451 | $68,763 | $34,050 |
Other Majors at Georgia State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,647 one year after graduating and $52,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Georgia State University ranks #617 by median pay four years after graduation, and #573 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
← All data for Georgia State University · Methodology
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.