Biology at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 236 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $63,206 | $60,159 | #341 | $28,324 |
| 237 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $63,159 | $58,176 | #420 | $40,088 |
| 238 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $63,149 | $60,321 | #333 | $42,128 |
| 239 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $63,133 | $55,595 | #523 | $32,747 |
| 240 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $63,132 | $60,305 | #334 | $36,136 |
| 241 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $63,125 | $57,440 | #449 | $20,210 |
| 242 | DePauw University Greencastle, IN | $63,099 | $67,694 | #115 | — |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,747 one year after graduating and $63,133 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Smith College ranks #239 by median pay four years after graduation, and #523 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.