Biology at Marian University
Indianapolis, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Marian 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 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marian 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 |
| … | |||||
| 533 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,934 | $55,258 | #533 | $29,468 |
| 534 | Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | $54,821 | $56,660 | #480 | $40,741 |
| 535 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $54,686 | $55,616 | #522 | $25,119 |
| 536 | Marian University Indianapolis, IN | $54,648 | $58,627 | #411 | $35,938 |
| 537 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $54,639 | $51,098 | #691 | $32,374 |
| 538 | Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | $54,633 | $56,718 | #479 | $29,330 |
| 539 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $54,628 | $63,236 | #247 | $27,164 |
Other Majors at Marian University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,706 | $71,111 | #655 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,771 | $55,120 | #225 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,780 | $59,783 | #317 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,959 | $50,740 | #483 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,491 | $33,564 | #55 of 610 |
| Marketing | $61,951 | $44,540 | #363 of 516 |
| Psychology | $53,635 | $34,639 | #317 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,399 | $38,978 | #222 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marian University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,938 one year after graduating and $54,648 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marian University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Marian University ranks #536 by median pay four years after graduation, and #411 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Marian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,158.
← All data for Marian 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.