Biology at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in biology earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Merrimack 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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| 23 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $80,379 | $79,165 | #22 | $45,846 |
| 24 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $80,317 | $73,083 | #56 | $22,638 |
| 25 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $80,208 | $76,341 | #31 | $20,883 |
| 26 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $79,581 | $70,079 | #81 | $41,506 |
| 27 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $79,163 | $72,033 | #68 | $36,642 |
| 28 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $78,466 | $79,777 | #20 | $39,087 |
| 29 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $78,327 | $71,272 | #72 | $45,494 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,115 | $70,256 | #97 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,714 | $75,556 | #50 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,545 | $68,615 | #282 of 318 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $79,659 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,379 | — | #10 of 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,877 | $48,018 | #259 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,615 | $43,323 | #28 of 660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,209 | $31,161 | #40 of 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,549 | — | #146 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,345 | $29,527 | #94 of 660 |
| Psychology | $62,567 | $34,453 | #62 of 1027 |
| Education | $55,180 | $29,368 | #18 of 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,734 | $33,640 | #31 of 172 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $35,619 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,506 one year after graduating and $79,581 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Merrimack College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% 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.