Biology at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Morehouse College graduates in biology earn 39% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehouse 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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| 832 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $42,901 | #816 | $23,999 |
| 833 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $40,990 | #826 | $22,805 |
| 834 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $35,502 | $39,366 | #831 | $25,873 |
| 835 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $34,866 | $36,093 | #839 | $19,679 |
| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $34,533 | $38,772 | #833 | — |
| 837 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $33,981 | $41,230 | #824 | $26,947 |
| 838 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $33,429 | $38,697 | #834 | — |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Economics | $84,816 | $40,726 | #139 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 | $32,340 | #111 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $62,517 | $31,391 | #54 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,847 | $24,659 | #353 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 | $26,839 | #631 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,679 one year after graduating and $34,866 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Morehouse College ranks #835 by median pay four years after graduation, and #839 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,598.
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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.