Biology at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 135 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in biology earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern 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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| 79 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $71,547 | $65,150 | #190 | $43,797 |
| 80 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $71,533 | $68,085 | #111 | $34,245 |
| 81 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $71,225 | $80,648 | #18 | $28,699 |
| 82 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $71,181 | $69,935 | #85 | — |
| 83 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #214 | $33,189 |
| 84 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #215 | $33,189 |
| 85 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $71,160 | $64,067 | #216 | $33,189 |
Other Biology Credentials at Northwestern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $86,946 | — | — |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,181 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northwestern University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,684.
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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.