Biology at Knox College
Galesburg, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Knox College graduates in biology earn 7% 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 Knox 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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| 591 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $53,306 | $51,050 | #693 | — |
| 592 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $53,304 | $56,883 | #472 | $38,072 |
| 593 | Hiram College Hiram, OH | $53,290 | $56,868 | #473 | — |
| 594 | Knox College Galesburg, IL | $53,231 | $52,299 | #643 | $31,203 |
| 595 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,228 | $57,121 | #460 | $29,946 |
| 596 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $53,165 | $54,053 | #574 | $32,915 |
| 597 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $53,125 | $54,013 | #577 | $24,084 |
Other Majors at Knox College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $62,144 | $23,222 | #344 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $54,341 | — | #448 of 565 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,828 | $41,934 | #208 of 680 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $45,120 | $26,350 | #6 of 9 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $38,967 | $15,466 | #121 of 137 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $28,757 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Knox College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,203 one year after graduating and $53,231 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Knox College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Knox College ranks #594 by median pay four years after graduation, and #643 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Knox College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,970.
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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.