Biology at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Master's Degree · about 353 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in biology earn 249% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Johns Hopkins University Compares for Biology
All 57 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $243,863 | $214,018 | #1 | $153,622 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $128,052 | $116,519 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $109,836 | $114,290 | #3 | $55,787 |
| 4 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $100,989 | $102,707 | #4 | $51,643 |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $98,203 | $98,782 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $94,066 | $84,689 | #10 | $61,503 |
| 7 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $91,755 | $83,491 | #11 | $67,422 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $90,999 | $86,612 | #7 | $69,912 |
| 9 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $90,850 | $79,731 | #16 | $91,503 |
| 10 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,940 | $80,020 | #14 | $44,139 |
Other Biology Credentials at Johns Hopkins University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $96,695 | $176,414 | — |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $153,622 one year after graduating and $243,863 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for biology?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 249% more than the national median for biology ($69,830).
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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.
