Biology at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in biology earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 287 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $61,662 | $58,689 | #405 | $38,467 |
| 288 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $61,647 | $66,099 | #150 | $31,435 |
| 289 | Boston University Boston, MA | $61,610 | $54,254 | #570 | $40,165 |
| 290 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $61,561 | $63,910 | #225 | $36,131 |
| 291 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $61,502 | $53,979 | #578 | $33,779 |
| 292 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $61,492 | $55,954 | #512 | $35,053 |
| 293 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $61,484 | $68,176 | #110 | $24,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,131 one year after graduating and $61,561 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Kansas ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,374.
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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.