Biology at Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Gordon State College graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gordon 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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| 661 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $50,728 | $46,159 | #787 | $27,014 |
| 662 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $50,722 | $53,480 | #600 | $32,586 |
| 663 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $50,711 | $55,394 | #529 | $29,435 |
| 664 | Gordon State College Barnesville, GA | $50,699 | $52,484 | #637 | $29,542 |
| 665 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,674 | $51,521 | #669 | $26,554 |
| 666 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $50,669 | $54,328 | #567 | $30,486 |
| 667 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $50,667 | $52,451 | #640 | $27,195 |
Other Majors at Gordon State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,747 | $77,695 | #623 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,940 | $39,798 | #965 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,514 | $40,644 | #404 of 680 |
| Human Services | $44,286 | $33,648 | #67 of 94 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,799 | $29,357 | #272 of 275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gordon State College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,542 one year after graduating and $50,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gordon State College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Gordon State College ranks #664 by median pay four years after graduation, and #637 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Gordon State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.