Biology at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 57 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest 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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| 733 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,139 | $53,379 | #605 | $31,742 |
| 734 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | $48,112 | $51,586 | #666 | $34,102 |
| 735 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $48,104 | $45,785 | #793 | $29,397 |
| 736 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $48,094 | $51,596 | #665 | $33,155 |
| 737 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $47,954 | $48,755 | #751 | $24,841 |
| 738 | Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC | $47,882 | $53,094 | #612 | $39,464 |
| 739 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $47,839 | $50,441 | #713 | $26,707 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,155 one year after graduating and $48,094 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #736 by median pay four years after graduation, and #665 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,120.
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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.