Biology at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 261 graduates a year
Loyola University Chicago graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Loyola University Chicago 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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| 250 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $62,914 | $57,289 | #455 | $34,159 |
| 251 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $62,871 | $55,364 | #530 | — |
| 252 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $62,849 | $59,819 | #355 | $32,803 |
| 253 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $62,821 | $61,721 | #284 | $31,964 |
| 254 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $62,818 | $60,005 | #346 | $36,429 |
| 255 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #226 | $33,576 |
| 256 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $62,744 | $63,811 | #227 | $33,576 |
Other Biology Credentials at Loyola University Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $22,488 | — | $55,711 |
Other Majors at Loyola University Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,964 one year after graduating and $62,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Chicago rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Loyola University Chicago ranks #253 by median pay four years after graduation, and #284 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.