Biology at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Lake Forest College graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Forest 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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| 727 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $52,053 | #653 | — |
| 728 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $48,370 | $54,769 | #544 | $25,914 |
| 729 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $48,327 | $54,721 | #547 | $25,672 |
| 730 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $48,287 | $47,442 | #771 | $33,380 |
| 731 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $48,285 | $51,817 | #658 | $30,147 |
| 732 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $48,211 | $55,821 | #515 | — |
| 733 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,139 | $53,379 | #605 | $31,742 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,632 | $44,283 | #46 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,580 | $42,835 | #89 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,901 | $32,982 | #71 of 576 |
| Psychology | $54,270 | — | #286 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Social Sciences | $53,438 | $39,054 | #22 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,380 one year after graduating and $48,287 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #730 by median pay four years after graduation, and #771 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Lake Forest College · Methodology
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.