Biology at Towson University
Towson, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 198 graduates a year
Towson University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Towson 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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| 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 |
| 569 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $53,784 | $58,753 | #399 | $32,145 |
| 570 | The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN | $53,730 | $51,324 | #680 | $28,195 |
Other Biology Credentials at Towson University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,319 | $80,509 | — |
Other Majors at Towson University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Towson University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,988 one year after graduating and $53,793 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Towson University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Towson University ranks #567 by median pay four years after graduation, and #776 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Towson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.