Biology at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmhurst 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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| 325 | William Peace University Raleigh, NC | $60,289 | $64,699 | #198 | $39,710 |
| 326 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $60,198 | $57,502 | #446 | $37,216 |
| 327 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $60,170 | $52,986 | #616 | $41,204 |
| 328 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $60,161 | $59,108 | #384 | $30,804 |
| 329 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,104 | $52,752 | #626 | $37,980 |
| 330 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $60,099 | $64,495 | #201 | $43,182 |
| 331 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $60,059 | $59,008 | #390 | $38,067 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,804 one year after graduating and $60,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #384 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.