Biology at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of the Cumberlands graduates in biology earn 4% 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 University of the Cumberlands 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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| 342 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $59,817 | $58,770 | #397 | $33,882 |
| 343 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,794 | $58,747 | #401 | $35,275 |
| 344 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $59,715 | $61,977 | #276 | $35,617 |
| 345 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,702 | $67,601 | #118 | $27,786 |
| 346 | Doane University Crete, NE | $59,689 | $61,691 | #286 | $35,302 |
| 347 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $59,676 | $52,551 | #635 | $42,472 |
| 348 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $59,671 | $69,074 | #95 | $27,358 |
Other Majors at University of the Cumberlands by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,183 | $81,012 | #220 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,760 | $46,242 | #206 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $50,102 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,660 | $31,401 | #525 of 610 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,061 | $21,137 | #40 of 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,785 | $37,564 | #639 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,751 | $36,913 | #955 of 1027 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $40,725 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,699 | $27,754 | #626 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,093 | $35,470 | #640 of 680 |
| Religious Education | $39,211 | — | #10 of 12 |
| Human Services | $37,823 | $32,938 | #90 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of the Cumberlands biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,786 one year after graduating and $59,702 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of the Cumberlands rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of the Cumberlands ranks #345 by median pay four years after graduation, and #118 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of the Cumberlands worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.