Biotechnology at Rush University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Rush University graduates in biotechnology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rush University Compares for Biotechnology
All 15 colleges reporting biotechnology 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,219 | $136,687 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $151,944 | $149,649 | #1 | $83,470 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $126,361 | $110,725 | #4 | $76,201 |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #5 | $90,091 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $125,179 | $110,233 | #6 | $90,091 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $123,994 | $108,819 | #7 | $86,279 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $117,649 | $126,254 | #3 | $86,906 |
| 8 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $113,231 | $99,373 | #10 | $89,105 |
| 9 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $110,845 | $100,862 | #9 | $88,886 |
| 10 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $99,847 | $101,545 | #8 | — |
| 11 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $92,859 | $84,496 | #12 | — |
| 12 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $85,207 | $83,715 | #13 | — |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $83,354 | $86,734 | #11 | $78,060 |
| 14 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $65,277 | $74,095 | #14 | — |
| 15 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $63,591 | $59,470 | #15 | $53,598 |
Other Majors at Rush University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $240,659 | $85,204 | #4 of 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $149,869 | $119,510 | #16 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $120,520 | $87,850 | #29 of 211 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,030 | $81,862 | #424 of 432 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $82,177 | $71,553 | #7 of 11 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,137 | $78,532 | #29 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,764 | $65,171 | #79 of 243 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $64,283 | $51,284 | #16 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rush University biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn $85,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rush University rank for biotechnology?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, Rush University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at Rush University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for biotechnology ($107,682), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,154.
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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.