Biology at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Clark University graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark 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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| 394 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $58,522 | $60,582 | #320 | $32,550 |
| 395 | New York University New York, NY | $58,513 | $55,692 | #518 | $30,913 |
| 396 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $58,479 | $60,948 | #307 | $33,920 |
| 397 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $58,429 | $51,453 | #670 | $37,590 |
| 398 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,420 | $53,197 | #609 | $31,149 |
| 399 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $58,393 | $70,849 | #76 | $21,325 |
| 400 | AdventHealth University Orlando, FL | $58,386 | $62,144 | #273 | — |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,113 | $22,670 | #377 of 576 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,590 one year after graduating and $58,429 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Clark University ranks #397 by median pay four years after graduation, and #670 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Clark University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,010.
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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.