Biology at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Mercer University graduates in biology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mercer 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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| 348 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $69,074 | #95 | $27,358 |
| 349 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $59,637 | $67,693 | #116 | $29,848 |
| 350 | Central College Pella, IA | $59,597 | $62,689 | #255 | $26,933 |
| 351 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $59,570 | $61,667 | #287 | $22,100 |
| 352 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $59,559 | $60,572 | #324 | $33,783 |
| 353 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #549 | $38,716 |
| 354 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $59,443 | $54,675 | #550 | $38,716 |
Other Biology Credentials at Mercer University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $17,033 | — | $38,702 |
Other Majors at Mercer University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mercer University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,100 one year after graduating and $59,570 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mercer University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mercer University ranks #351 by median pay four years after graduation, and #287 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mercer University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,223.
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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.