Biology at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 290 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 407 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $58,285 | $51,326 | #679 | $36,621 |
| 408 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $58,242 | $53,570 | #596 | $37,063 |
| 409 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $58,231 | $54,457 | #563 | $34,562 |
| 410 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $58,225 | $62,465 | #265 | $40,145 |
| 411 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $58,193 | $52,392 | #641 | $36,907 |
| 412 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $58,164 | $61,813 | #281 | $43,722 |
| 413 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #239 | $27,487 |
Other Biology Credentials at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $109,910 | — |
Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,145 one year after graduating and $58,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.