Biology at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in biology earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 521 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $55,244 | $56,184 | #502 | $40,692 |
| 522 | New England College Henniker, NH | $55,222 | $50,865 | #701 | — |
| 523 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $55,174 | $62,627 | #258 | $28,127 |
| 524 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $55,165 | $48,414 | #758 | $34,553 |
| 525 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $55,147 | $58,641 | #409 | $39,368 |
| 526 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $55,132 | $52,474 | #638 | — |
| 527 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $55,100 | $56,021 | #508 | — |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,553 one year after graduating and $55,165 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Washington College ranks #524 by median pay four years after graduation, and #758 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.