Biology at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in biology earn 7% more 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 Valparaiso 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 |
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| 300 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $61,201 | $58,251 | #418 | $33,600 |
| 301 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $61,127 | $64,451 | #202 | $26,888 |
| 302 | Albion College Albion, MI | $61,092 | $64,414 | #204 | $20,713 |
| 303 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,072 | $65,519 | #181 | $30,672 |
| 304 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $61,030 | $65,474 | #182 | $31,321 |
| 305 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $60,981 | $57,029 | #464 | $32,958 |
| 306 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $60,928 | $63,399 | #242 | $35,990 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,672 one year after graduating and $61,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #303 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.