Biology at Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Georgetown College graduates in biology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown 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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| 125 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #350 | $32,024 |
| 126 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,283 | $64,991 | #194 | $34,841 |
| 127 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $68,251 | $60,102 | #344 | — |
| 128 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $77,213 | #26 | — |
| 129 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,120 | $61,985 | #275 | $35,241 |
| 130 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $67,791 | $61,034 | #302 | $41,973 |
| 131 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $67,630 | $72,797 | #57 | — |
Other Majors at Georgetown College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,526 | $37,620 | #150 of 610 |
| Psychology | $55,295 | $33,921 | #238 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,395 | $35,442 | #401 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,191 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Georgetown College ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Georgetown College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,970.
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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.