Biology at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Eastern Illinois University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Illinois 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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| 568 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $53,786 | $51,193 | #687 | $26,612 |
| 569 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $53,784 | $58,753 | #399 | $32,145 |
| 570 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $53,730 | $51,324 | #680 | $28,195 |
| 571 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $53,725 | $52,784 | #625 | $31,278 |
| 572 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $53,698 | $51,109 | #690 | $40,935 |
| 573 | William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | $53,683 | $56,468 | #488 | $36,449 |
| 574 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $53,645 | $57,098 | #461 | $24,713 |
Other Biology Credentials at Eastern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,094 | — | $27,714 |
Other Majors at Eastern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Illinois University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,278 one year after graduating and $53,725 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Illinois University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Eastern Illinois University ranks #571 by median pay four years after graduation, and #625 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Eastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for Eastern Illinois University · Methodology
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.