Biology at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in biology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois 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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| 622 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $52,163 | $59,064 | #387 | $31,360 |
| 623 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $52,159 | $51,246 | #683 | $32,691 |
| 624 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $52,118 | $47,424 | #772 | $29,214 |
| 625 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $52,086 | $51,174 | #689 | $38,137 |
| 626 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $52,009 | $58,890 | #394 | — |
| 627 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $52,005 | $52,874 | #622 | $30,520 |
| 628 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $51,991 | $53,821 | #583 | $28,628 |
Other Biology Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,541 | — | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,137 one year after graduating and $52,086 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #625 by median pay four years after graduation, and #689 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.