Biology at Hood College
Frederick, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Hood College graduates in biology earn 6% 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 Hood 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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| 562 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $53,908 | $49,053 | #742 | $33,304 |
| 563 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $53,898 | $57,517 | #443 | $29,440 |
| 564 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $53,888 | $56,819 | #476 | $20,671 |
| 565 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $53,886 | $47,291 | #774 | — |
| 566 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $53,872 | $51,058 | #692 | $35,979 |
| 567 | Towson University Towson, MD | $53,793 | $47,210 | #776 | $34,988 |
| 568 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $53,786 | $51,193 | #687 | $26,612 |
Other Biology Credentials at Hood College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $91,503 | $90,850 | — |
Other Majors at Hood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,955 | $78,873 | #245 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,503 | $47,694 | #170 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $65,110 | $23,358 | #38 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,022 | $41,764 | #150 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $50,200 | — | #106 of 177 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,126 | — | #251 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,411 | — | #132 of 423 |
| Social Work | — | $32,805 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,422 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hood College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,886 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hood College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Hood College ranks #565 by median pay four years after graduation, and #774 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Hood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.