Biology at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in biology earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 339 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $59,937 | $62,367 | #268 | $34,507 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 | $32,050 | #371 of 660 |
| Social Work | $50,516 | $38,707 | #250 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,196 | $39,358 | #309 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,802 | $31,978 | #662 of 1027 |
| History | $45,641 | $33,297 | #364 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,882 one year after graduating and $59,817 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #397 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,661.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · Methodology
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.