Biology at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in biology earn 62% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of the Holy Cross 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 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Mathematics | $96,927 | $61,761 | #31 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $93,122 | $47,313 | #1 of 209 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $74,214 | $43,362 | #6 of 576 |
| Psychology | $74,095 | $41,099 | #12 of 1027 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,642 | $36,583 | #40 of 462 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,276 one year after graduating and $92,914 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 62% more 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.