Biology at McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
McDaniel College graduates in biology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McDaniel 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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| 638 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $51,447 | $57,047 | #463 | $27,223 |
| 639 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $51,419 | $54,872 | #542 | $19,944 |
| 640 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $51,313 | $54,616 | #553 | $23,710 |
| 641 | McDaniel College Westminster, MD | $51,307 | $45,028 | #803 | $33,241 |
| 642 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $51,290 | $54,540 | #558 | — |
| 643 | Radford University Radford, VA | $51,266 | $46,682 | #782 | $32,457 |
| 644 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $51,256 | $54,555 | #556 | $26,140 |
Other Majors at McDaniel College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,347 | $65,941 | #89 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,830 | $59,048 | #157 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,411 | $32,402 | #87 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,264 | — | #96 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $55,851 | $37,728 | #147 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,185 | $38,122 | #409 of 610 |
| Social Work | $47,607 | — | #327 of 420 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $35,793 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McDaniel College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,241 one year after graduating and $51,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McDaniel College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, McDaniel College ranks #641 by median pay four years after graduation, and #803 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at McDaniel College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,375.
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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.