Biology at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in biology earn 18% more 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 Salem State 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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| 129 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $68,120 | $61,985 | #275 | $35,241 |
| 130 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $67,791 | $61,034 | #302 | $41,973 |
| 131 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $67,630 | $72,797 | #57 | — |
| 132 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $67,551 | $59,486 | #367 | $45,670 |
| 133 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #378 | $37,179 |
| 134 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $67,541 | $59,280 | #379 | $37,179 |
| 135 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $67,446 | $70,181 | #80 | $36,823 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,670 one year after graduating and $67,551 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Salem State University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #367 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,500.
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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.