Biology at Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Saint Mary's College graduates in biology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Mary's College 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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| 117 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $68,648 | $67,446 | #124 | $32,844 |
| 118 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $68,459 | $60,285 | #338 | $44,450 |
| 119 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $68,435 | $69,599 | #89 | $31,055 |
| 120 | Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN | $68,409 | $73,390 | #52 | — |
| 121 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $68,383 | $69,546 | #90 | — |
| 122 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $68,359 | $73,295 | #55 | $24,925 |
| 123 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #348 | $32,024 |
Other Majors at Saint Mary's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,107 | $71,234 | #61 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,396 | $74,962 | #702 of 966 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,623 | — | #69 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,449 | $52,891 | #276 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,587 | — | #30 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,335 | $32,322 | #82 of 660 |
| Psychology | $58,218 | $32,213 | #134 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,665 | $41,286 | #178 of 680 |
| Social Work | $49,555 | — | #294 of 420 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $25,164 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Mary's College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,409 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Mary's College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Saint Mary's College ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Saint Mary's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.