Biology at Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Benedictine University graduates in biology earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedictine 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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| 146 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $67,151 | $69,403 | #91 | — |
| 147 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $67,070 | $69,790 | #86 | $43,188 |
| 148 | Wartburg College Waverly, IA | $67,036 | $70,514 | #78 | $34,398 |
| 149 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $66,960 | $65,788 | #172 | $29,215 |
| 150 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $66,852 | $63,629 | #233 | $31,060 |
| 151 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $66,816 | $63,595 | #234 | $25,016 |
| 152 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $66,649 | $69,192 | #93 | $34,718 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedictine University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,215 one year after graduating and $66,960 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedictine University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Benedictine University ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Benedictine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.