Biology at Murray State University
Murray, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Murray State University graduates in biology earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Murray 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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| 725 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $48,523 | $55,078 | #538 | $33,236 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Murray State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,914 one year after graduating and $48,370 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Murray State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Murray State University ranks #728 by median pay four years after graduation, and #544 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Murray State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,033.
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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.