Biology at Morehead State University
Morehead, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Morehead State University graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehead 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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| 164 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,815 | $57,957 | #429 | $42,721 |
| 165 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $65,807 | $57,758 | #436 | $25,749 |
| 166 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 | $66,868 | #137 | — |
| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
| 168 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $65,577 | $72,715 | #58 | $31,481 |
| 169 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $65,517 | $70,248 | #79 | $34,620 |
| 170 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $65,365 | $59,478 | #368 | $34,943 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehead State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,572 one year after graduating and $65,624 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehead State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Morehead State University ranks #167 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Morehead State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,788.
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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.