Biology at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in biology earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Simmons 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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| 124 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #349 | $32,024 |
| 125 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $68,306 | $59,951 | #350 | $32,024 |
| 126 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,283 | $64,991 | #194 | $34,841 |
| 127 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $68,251 | $60,102 | #344 | — |
| 128 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $68,191 | $77,213 | #26 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $85,096 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $76,569 | $48,876 | #11 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $71,138 | $42,256 | #38 of 660 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $68,021 | — | #8 of 53 |
| Public Health | $64,514 | $45,331 | #47 of 215 |
| Social Work | $62,992 | $34,496 | #19 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,069 | $39,657 | #434 of 565 |
| Psychology | $51,474 | — | #429 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $68,251 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Simmons University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for biology ($57,214).
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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.