Biology at Blackburn College
Carlinville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Blackburn College graduates in biology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Blackburn College 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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| 537 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $54,639 | $51,098 | #691 | $32,374 |
| 538 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $54,633 | $56,718 | #479 | $29,330 |
| 539 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $63,236 | #247 | $27,164 |
| 540 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $54,587 | $53,631 | #590 | — |
| 541 | Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | $54,566 | $56,396 | #490 | — |
| 542 | Hope College Holland, MI | $54,538 | $57,504 | #445 | $35,430 |
| 543 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $54,513 | $50,980 | #698 | $36,393 |
Other Majors at Blackburn College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,283 | — | #1138 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,004 | $33,739 | #594 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Blackburn College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,587 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Blackburn College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Blackburn College ranks #540 by median pay four years after graduation, and #590 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Blackburn College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.