Biology at Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove, IL · Master's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Midwestern University-Downers Grove graduates in biology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Midwestern University-Downers Grove Compares for Biology
All 57 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $243,863 | $214,018 | #1 | $153,622 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $128,052 | $116,519 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $109,836 | $114,290 | #3 | $55,787 |
| 4 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $100,989 | $102,707 | #4 | $51,643 |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $98,203 | $98,782 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $94,066 | $84,689 | #10 | $61,503 |
| 7 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #11 | $67,422 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $90,999 | $86,612 | #7 | $69,912 |
| 9 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $90,850 | $79,731 | #16 | $91,503 |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,940 | $80,020 | #14 | $44,139 |
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| 12 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $84,839 | $74,462 | #20 | $43,317 |
| 13 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $84,839 | $74,462 | #21 | $43,317 |
| 14 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $84,839 | $74,462 | #22 | $43,317 |
| 15 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL | $82,915 | $81,463 | #12 | $24,810 |
| 16 | Midwestern University-Glendale Glendale, AZ | $82,915 | $85,197 | #8 | $24,810 |
| 17 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $82,298 | $85,058 | #9 | $62,586 |
| 18 | Towson University Towson, MD | $80,509 | $70,656 | #31 | $46,319 |
Other Majors at Midwestern University-Downers Grove by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $198,909 | $205,504 | #15 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $137,137 | $123,370 | #51 of 216 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $75,597 | $74,591 | #70 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,553 | $63,128 | #106 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Midwestern University-Downers Grove biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,810 one year after graduating and $82,915 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Midwestern University-Downers Grove rank for biology?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Midwestern University-Downers Grove ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Midwestern University-Downers Grove worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for biology ($69,830), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,963.
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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.