Biology at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Berea College graduates in biology earn 43% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea 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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| 836 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $34,533 | $38,772 | #833 | — |
| 837 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $33,981 | $41,230 | #824 | $26,947 |
| 838 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $33,429 | $38,697 | #834 | — |
| 839 | Berea College Berea, KY | $32,729 | $37,059 | #837 | $26,744 |
| 840 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $32,530 | $35,534 | #840 | $35,157 |
| 841 | Allen University Columbia, SC | $29,249 | $32,433 | #841 | — |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,722 | $13,403 | #488 of 576 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,744 one year after graduating and $32,729 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Berea College ranks #839 by median pay four years after graduation, and #837 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% less than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.