Biology at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 127 graduates a year
University of Chicago graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Chicago 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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| 340 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $59,855 | $65,385 | #184 | $30,672 |
| 341 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $59,820 | $58,773 | #396 | $37,977 |
| 342 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $59,817 | $58,770 | #397 | $33,882 |
| 343 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,794 | $58,747 | #401 | $35,275 |
| 344 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $59,715 | $61,977 | #276 | $35,617 |
| 345 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,702 | $67,601 | #118 | $27,786 |
| 346 | Doane University Crete, NE | $59,689 | $61,691 | #286 | $35,302 |
Other Majors at University of Chicago by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $178,068 | $117,578 | #18 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $172,826 | $100,421 | #3 of 309 |
| Economics | $159,578 | $92,075 | #4 of 368 |
| Statistics | $130,189 | $82,681 | #5 of 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $96,510 | — | #6 of 476 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $94,237 | $60,057 | #5 of 34 |
| Political Science and Government | $87,869 | $56,022 | #26 of 565 |
| English Language and Literature | $78,169 | $44,397 | #4 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $73,483 | $31,986 | #11 of 82 |
| Philosophy | $71,709 | — | #9 of 86 |
| History | $64,330 | $46,616 | #37 of 459 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $59,898 | $39,808 | #17 of 59 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $37,246 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Chicago biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,275 one year after graduating and $59,794 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Chicago rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Chicago ranks #343 by median pay four years after graduation, and #401 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,500.
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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.