Biology at Life University
Marietta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Life University graduates in biology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Life 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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| 441 | Wilkes University Wilkes-barre, PA | $57,332 | $58,307 | #417 | $38,513 |
| 442 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $57,298 | $54,536 | #559 | $29,892 |
| 443 | Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO | $57,292 | $61,429 | #293 | — |
| 444 | Life University Marietta, GA | $57,278 | $59,294 | #377 | — |
| 445 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $57,273 | $61,119 | #301 | $30,986 |
| 446 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $57,249 | $60,934 | #308 | $23,110 |
| 447 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $57,203 | $54,445 | #564 | $32,288 |
Other Majors at Life University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $78,151 | — | #15 of 476 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $57,462 | $36,662 | #44 of 64 |
| Psychology | $54,291 | $34,260 | #283 of 1027 |
| Business/Commerce | $50,853 | $29,618 | #251 of 271 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Life University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Life University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Life University ranks #444 by median pay four years after graduation, and #377 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Life University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,374.
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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.