Biology at Tufts University
Medford, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 147 graduates a year
Tufts University graduates in biology earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tufts 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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| 36 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $77,132 | $67,588 | #119 | $37,196 |
| 37 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $77,076 | $70,995 | #74 | $45,346 |
| 38 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $77,076 | $70,995 | #75 | $45,346 |
| 39 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $76,782 | $67,615 | #117 | $39,016 |
| 40 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $76,149 | $67,057 | #135 | $46,526 |
| 41 | DeSales University Center Valley, PA | $76,125 | $77,420 | #24 | $42,751 |
| 42 | Mount St. Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | $76,062 | $66,753 | #140 | — |
Other Biology Credentials at Tufts University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,668 | $79,163 | $70,000 |
Other Majors at Tufts University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tufts University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,016 one year after graduating and $76,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tufts University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Tufts University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Tufts University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,250.
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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.