Biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates in biology earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Fort Wayne 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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| 674 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $50,454 | $53,702 | #588 | $34,568 |
| 675 | Stetson University Deland, FL | $50,447 | $53,694 | #589 | $26,006 |
| 676 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $50,389 | $51,231 | #685 | $23,270 |
| 677 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $50,366 | $54,033 | #575 | — |
| 678 | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME | $50,244 | $53,396 | #603 | — |
| 679 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $50,191 | $51,999 | #654 | $28,056 |
| 680 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $50,182 | $51,036 | #695 | $35,259 |
Other Biology Credentials at Purdue University Fort Wayne
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,937 | — | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Fort Wayne biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Fort Wayne rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Purdue University Fort Wayne ranks #677 by median pay four years after graduation, and #575 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Purdue University Fort Wayne worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.