Biology at North Park University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
North Park University graduates in biology earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Park 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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| 516 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $55,321 | $56,245 | #495 | $31,779 |
| 517 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $55,304 | $50,359 | #714 | $28,953 |
| 518 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $55,271 | $56,211 | #500 | $36,174 |
| 519 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $55,253 | $54,286 | #569 | $33,592 |
| 520 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $55,246 | $50,307 | #715 | $37,458 |
| 521 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $55,244 | $56,184 | #502 | $40,692 |
| 522 | New England College Henniker, NH | $55,222 | $50,865 | #701 | — |
Other Majors at North Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,581 | $73,846 | #488 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $65,032 | $43,519 | #62 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,972 | — | #61 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,958 | $43,658 | #723 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $56,062 | $33,630 | #207 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $46,168 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,098 | $30,165 | #561 of 610 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $40,374 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $33,276 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Park University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,592 one year after graduating and $55,253 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Park University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, North Park University ranks #519 by median pay four years after graduation, and #569 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at North Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.