Biology at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 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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| 328 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $60,161 | $59,108 | #384 | $30,804 |
| 329 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,104 | $52,752 | #626 | $37,980 |
| 330 | Meredith College Raleigh, NC | $60,099 | $64,495 | #201 | $43,182 |
| 331 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $60,059 | $59,008 | #390 | $38,067 |
| 332 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $60,050 | $57,361 | #453 | $35,800 |
| 333 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $60,014 | $54,609 | #554 | $27,371 |
| 334 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $59,995 | $52,653 | #628 | $26,266 |
Other Biology Credentials at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,315 | $61,011 | — |
Other Majors at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,067 one year after graduating and $60,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ranks #331 by median pay four years after graduation, and #390 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.