Biology at Western New England University
Springfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Western New England University graduates in biology earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western New England 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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| 248 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $62,928 | $63,979 | #222 | — |
| 249 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $62,925 | $67,150 | #131 | $28,368 |
| 250 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $62,914 | $57,289 | #455 | $34,159 |
| 251 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $62,871 | $55,364 | #530 | — |
| 252 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $62,849 | $59,819 | #355 | $32,803 |
| 253 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $62,821 | $61,721 | #284 | $31,964 |
| 254 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $62,818 | $60,005 | #346 | $36,429 |
Other Majors at Western New England University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,138 | — | #6 of 29 |
| Computer Science | $100,055 | $79,990 | #171 of 349 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,841 | $83,808 | #158 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,541 | — | #119 of 318 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $89,642 | $69,326 | #12 of 61 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,255 | — | #54 of 166 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $87,838 | $58,437 | #92 of 118 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,375 | $67,726 | #102 of 233 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,649 | — | #339 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,525 | — | #362 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,486 | $41,564 | #130 of 660 |
| Psychology | $57,681 | $33,825 | #149 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,629 | $26,544 | #228 of 610 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $54,474 | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | $50,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western New England University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,871 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western New England University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Western New England University ranks #251 by median pay four years after graduation, and #530 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Western New England University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Western New England University · Methodology
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.