Biology at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball State 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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| 526 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $55,132 | $52,474 | #638 | — |
| 527 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,100 | $56,021 | #508 | — |
| 528 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $55,097 | $58,644 | #408 | $28,764 |
| 529 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $55,097 | $59,109 | #383 | $34,248 |
| 530 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $55,033 | $55,969 | #510 | $33,206 |
| 531 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $54,965 | $60,043 | #345 | $20,387 |
| 532 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $54,937 | $52,289 | #644 | $34,390 |
Other Biology Credentials at Ball State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,179 | $65,439 | — |
Other Majors at Ball State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,248 one year after graduating and $55,097 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Ball State University ranks #529 by median pay four years after graduation, and #383 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,229.
← All data for Ball State 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.