Biology at Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Illinois College graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois 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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| 630 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $51,947 | $51,038 | #694 | $28,206 |
| 631 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $51,897 | $55,645 | #520 | $34,717 |
| 632 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $51,767 | $57,402 | #451 | $32,422 |
| 633 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $51,626 | $50,722 | #704 | $31,438 |
| 634 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $51,544 | $53,273 | #608 | $27,924 |
| 635 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $51,499 | $52,359 | #642 | $28,947 |
| 636 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $51,496 | $59,624 | #363 | — |
Other Majors at Illinois College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $74,757 | $55,155 | #266 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,982 | $50,017 | #522 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,739 | $37,925 | #875 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,716 | — | #77 of 137 |
| Psychology | $45,388 | $31,386 | #783 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,438 one year after graduating and $51,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Illinois College ranks #633 by median pay four years after graduation, and #704 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Illinois College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,533.
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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.