Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Illinois Wesleyan University graduates in biology earn 9% more 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 Illinois Wesleyan 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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| 264 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $62,624 | $66,829 | #139 | $37,814 |
| 265 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $62,595 | $59,792 | #357 | $44,166 |
| 266 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $62,574 | $59,557 | #365 | $25,253 |
| 267 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $62,541 | $61,446 | #292 | — |
| 268 | Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-sydney, VA | $62,515 | $56,926 | #471 | $41,876 |
| 269 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $62,407 | $54,769 | #545 | $35,876 |
| 270 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $62,400 | $65,637 | #175 | $32,620 |
Other Majors at Illinois Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $101,609 | $62,619 | #46 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,022 | $70,831 | #67 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,527 | $75,629 | #550 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,088 | $48,706 | #342 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $57,839 | $34,650 | #147 of 1027 |
| Marketing | — | $56,684 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $51,107 | — | #211 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,923 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $43,737 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,172 | $19,490 | #238 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Illinois Wesleyan University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,541 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Illinois Wesleyan University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Illinois Wesleyan University ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #292 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Illinois Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.