Biology at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 206 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates in biology earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Boston 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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| 161 | Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | $66,070 | $60,163 | #340 | $40,980 |
| 162 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $65,991 | $58,112 | #422 | $41,250 |
| 163 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $65,948 | $67,070 | #133 | $33,863 |
| 164 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $65,815 | $57,957 | #429 | $42,721 |
| 165 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $65,807 | $57,758 | #436 | $25,749 |
| 166 | Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | $65,750 | $66,868 | #137 | — |
| 167 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $65,624 | $74,306 | #43 | $22,572 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,721 one year after graduating and $65,815 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #164 by median pay four years after graduation, and #429 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of Massachusetts-Boston worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,127.
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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.