Biology at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 465 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in biology earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois 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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| 368 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $59,204 | $56,350 | #493 | $30,257 |
| 369 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $59,183 | $63,457 | #240 | $40,483 |
| 370 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,151 | $51,916 | #657 | $30,447 |
| 371 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,119 | $58,084 | #424 | $28,768 |
| 372 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $59,100 | $53,777 | #585 | $29,506 |
| 373 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $59,081 | $66,334 | #145 | $26,025 |
| 374 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $59,075 | $58,041 | #426 | $35,948 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,768 one year after graduating and $59,119 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #371 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,031.
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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.