Biology at Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 220 graduates a year
Boston College graduates in biology earn 46% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston 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 |
| 11 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $85,687 | $87,144 | #8 | $38,765 |
| 12 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $83,706 | $73,712 | #47 | $42,252 |
| 13 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $83,614 | $73,631 | #49 | $38,592 |
| 14 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $83,215 | $84,630 | #10 | $27,005 |
| 15 | Duke University Durham, NC | $83,192 | $89,277 | #7 | $30,939 |
| 16 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,053 | $94,272 | #4 | $22,132 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,592 one year after graduating and $83,614 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Boston College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Boston College worth it?
Its graduates earn 46% more 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.