Biology at Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Illinois State University graduates in biology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Illinois State 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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| 221 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $63,816 | $67,287 | #129 | — |
| 222 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $63,792 | $69,686 | #87 | — |
| 223 | Pace University New York, NY | $63,772 | $60,698 | #316 | — |
| 224 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,725 | $62,609 | #259 | $36,337 |
| 225 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $63,617 | $64,699 | #197 | $26,074 |
| 226 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $63,596 | $60,530 | #326 | $37,433 |
| 227 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $63,572 | $64,634 | #199 | $19,218 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,337 one year after graduating and $63,725 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Illinois State University ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Illinois State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,989.
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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.