Biology at Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Wellesley College graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wellesley 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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| 404 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $58,355 | $60,582 | #321 | $37,134 |
| 405 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $58,339 | $53,085 | #613 | $26,863 |
| 406 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $58,290 | $62,499 | #262 | $33,761 |
| 407 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $58,285 | $51,326 | #679 | $36,621 |
| 408 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $58,242 | $53,570 | #596 | $37,063 |
| 409 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $58,231 | $54,457 | #563 | $34,562 |
| 410 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $58,225 | $62,465 | #265 | $40,145 |
Other Majors at Wellesley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $177,213 | $100,644 | #7 of 459 |
| Economics | $121,787 | $86,367 | #29 of 368 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $98,816 | — | #5 of 54 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,830 | $50,214 | #91 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,036 | $36,776 | #39 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $59,865 | $38,376 | #58 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $52,538 | $36,283 | #53 of 82 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $44,687 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $43,926 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $43,231 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $37,724 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $31,973 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wellesley College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,621 one year after graduating and $58,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wellesley College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Wellesley College ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #679 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Wellesley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,900.
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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.