Biology at Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
Valdosta State University graduates in biology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Valdosta 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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| 625 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $52,086 | $51,174 | #689 | $38,137 |
| 626 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $52,009 | $58,890 | #394 | — |
| 627 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $52,005 | $52,874 | #622 | $30,520 |
| 628 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $51,991 | $53,821 | #583 | $28,628 |
| 629 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $51,987 | $60,193 | #339 | $30,065 |
| 630 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $51,947 | $51,038 | #694 | $28,206 |
| 631 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $51,897 | $55,645 | #520 | $34,717 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valdosta State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,628 one year after graduating and $51,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valdosta State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Valdosta State University ranks #628 by median pay four years after graduation, and #583 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Valdosta State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,441.
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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.