Biology at Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Mount St. Mary's University graduates in biology earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount St. Mary's 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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| 39 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $76,782 | $67,615 | #117 | $39,016 |
| 40 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $76,149 | $67,057 | #135 | $46,526 |
| 41 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $76,125 | $77,420 | #24 | $42,751 |
| 42 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $66,753 | #140 | — |
| 43 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $75,921 | $72,261 | #59 | $30,101 |
| 44 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $75,913 | $69,076 | #94 | $39,548 |
| 45 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $75,889 | $69,054 | #96 | $30,635 |
Other Majors at Mount St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $87,360 | $57,612 | #214 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,796 | $64,849 | #233 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,839 | $46,859 | #43 of 271 |
| Criminology | $60,428 | $43,230 | #27 of 113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,630 | — | #39 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,669 | $39,055 | #226 of 660 |
| Sociology | $57,290 | $40,196 | #121 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,507 | $29,800 | #410 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,677 | — | #264 of 610 |
| History | $50,563 | — | #231 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $40,480 | $34,454 | #80 of 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $39,651 | — | #261 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount St. Mary's University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,062 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount St. Mary's University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mount St. Mary's University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mount St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.