Biology at Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Indiana State University graduates in biology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana 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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| 456 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $56,830 | $60,968 | #306 | $36,343 |
| 457 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $56,799 | $51,683 | #663 | $31,381 |
| 458 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $56,787 | $57,736 | #437 | $31,025 |
| 459 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $56,764 | $60,897 | #309 | $43,656 |
| 460 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $56,733 | $58,898 | #392 | $32,134 |
| 461 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $56,721 | $57,669 | #438 | $31,467 |
| 462 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $56,691 | $67,069 | #134 | $29,559 |
Other Majors at Indiana State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,656 one year after graduating and $56,764 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Indiana State University ranks #459 by median pay four years after graduation, and #309 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Indiana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.