Biology at University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Idaho graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Idaho 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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| 522 | New England College Henniker, NH | $55,222 | $50,865 | #701 | — |
| 523 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $55,174 | $62,627 | #258 | $28,127 |
| 524 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $55,165 | $48,414 | #758 | $34,553 |
| 525 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $55,147 | $58,641 | #409 | $39,368 |
| 526 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $55,132 | $52,474 | #638 | — |
| 527 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,100 | $56,021 | #508 | — |
| 528 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $55,097 | $58,644 | #408 | $28,764 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Idaho biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,368 one year after graduating and $55,147 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Idaho rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Idaho ranks #525 by median pay four years after graduation, and #409 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.