Biology at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in biology earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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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| 726 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $48,508 | $50,475 | #712 | $43,250 |
| 727 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $48,505 | $52,053 | #653 | — |
| 728 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $48,370 | $54,769 | #544 | $25,914 |
| 729 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $48,327 | $54,721 | #547 | $25,672 |
| 730 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $48,287 | $47,442 | #771 | $33,380 |
| 731 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC | $48,285 | $51,817 | #658 | $30,147 |
| 732 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM | $48,211 | $55,821 | #515 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,672 one year after graduating and $48,327 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #729 by median pay four years after graduation, and #547 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,327.
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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.