Biology at Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
Mount Holyoke College graduates in biology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Holyoke 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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| 490 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $56,019 | $64,846 | #195 | $22,742 |
| 491 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $55,991 | $59,036 | #389 | $27,497 |
| 492 | Albright College Reading, PA | $55,892 | $56,843 | #474 | $31,544 |
| 493 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $55,869 | $49,199 | #740 | $39,270 |
| 494 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $55,828 | $59,422 | #371 | $26,964 |
| 495 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $55,827 | $49,162 | #741 | $40,964 |
| 496 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $55,718 | $48,899 | #747 | $33,192 |
Other Majors at Mount Holyoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,021 | $71,672 | #79 of 349 |
| Sociology | $62,313 | $40,675 | #60 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,045 | $48,690 | #280 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,843 | — | #12 of 103 |
| Education | $57,051 | — | #4 of 27 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,984 | $22,680 | #285 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,204 | $22,791 | #258 of 265 |
| Anthropology | $41,274 | $19,655 | #149 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,483 | $18,420 | #327 of 423 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,450 | $26,013 | #223 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $32,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,306 | — |
| History | — | $23,337 | — |
| Social Sciences | — | $22,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Holyoke College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,270 one year after graduating and $55,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Holyoke College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Mount Holyoke College ranks #493 by median pay four years after graduation, and #740 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Mount Holyoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.