Biology at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State 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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| 401 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $58,384 | $51,413 | #674 | $37,475 |
| 402 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $58,371 | $55,557 | #525 | $33,343 |
| 403 | University of St Francis Joliet, IL | $58,363 | $57,341 | #454 | — |
| 404 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $58,355 | $60,582 | #321 | $37,134 |
| 405 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $58,339 | $53,085 | #613 | $26,863 |
| 406 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $58,290 | $62,499 | #262 | $33,761 |
| 407 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $58,285 | $51,326 | #679 | $36,621 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,134 one year after graduating and $58,355 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #404 by median pay four years after graduation, and #321 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Fort Hays State University 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.