Biology at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois University 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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| 651 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $51,002 | $53,776 | #586 | $31,787 |
| 652 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $50,986 | $48,528 | #755 | $25,679 |
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
| 655 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $50,813 | $52,189 | #651 | $36,491 |
| 656 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $50,811 | $53,574 | #595 | $21,716 |
| 657 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $50,810 | $54,526 | #561 | — |
Other Biology Credentials at Western Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,820 | $57,753 | — |
Other Majors at Western Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,052 one year after graduating and $50,855 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #654 by median pay four years after graduation, and #723 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Western Illinois University · 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.