Biology at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in biology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah 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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| 770 | University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | $46,151 | $54,385 | #566 | $27,992 |
| 771 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $46,040 | $45,234 | #799 | $26,015 |
| 772 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $45,992 | $52,205 | #649 | $36,775 |
| 773 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $45,983 | $47,602 | #766 | $26,114 |
| 774 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $45,920 | $46,687 | #781 | $29,981 |
| 775 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK | $45,800 | $51,423 | #673 | — |
| 776 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $45,783 | $42,171 | #819 | — |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $30,195 | #454 of 660 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,594 | $27,763 | #65 of 82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $43,690 | $28,747 | #408 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Journalism | $39,677 | $24,310 | #183 of 187 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $33,175 | — | #65 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,114 one year after graduating and $45,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Savannah State University ranks #773 by median pay four years after graduation, and #766 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.