Biology at Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 272 graduates a year
Indiana University-Bloomington graduates in biology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Bloomington 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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| 170 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $65,365 | $59,478 | #368 | $34,943 |
| 171 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $65,357 | $57,554 | #441 | $41,213 |
| 172 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $65,346 | $64,359 | #208 | $40,525 |
| 173 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $65,224 | $69,973 | #83 | $36,500 |
| 174 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $65,163 | $67,457 | #123 | $28,978 |
| 175 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $65,057 | $61,921 | #278 | — |
| 176 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $65,043 | $67,525 | #120 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,500 one year after graduating and $65,224 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Bloomington rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks #173 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.