Biology at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
University of West Georgia graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Georgia 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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| 747 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | $47,464 | $53,291 | #606 | $38,440 |
| 748 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,419 | $49,009 | #743 | $27,785 |
| 749 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $47,302 | $50,762 | #703 | $27,943 |
| 750 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,252 | $48,915 | #746 | $28,550 |
| 751 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #769 | $30,982 |
| 752 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #770 | $30,982 |
| 753 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $47,218 | $48,880 | #748 | $30,839 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,550 one year after graduating and $47,252 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #750 by median pay four years after graduation, and #746 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.