Biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in biology earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 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 |
| 629 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $51,987 | $60,193 | #339 | $30,065 |
| 630 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $51,947 | $51,038 | #694 | $28,206 |
| 631 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $51,897 | $55,645 | #520 | $34,717 |
| 632 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $51,767 | $57,402 | #451 | $32,422 |
| 633 | Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | $51,626 | $50,722 | #704 | $31,438 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,206 one year after graduating and $51,947 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #630 by median pay four years after graduation, and #694 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,922.
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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.