Biology at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in biology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westfield State 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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| 193 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #163 | $33,417 |
| 194 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #164 | $33,417 |
| 195 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $64,910 | $66,014 | #165 | $33,417 |
| 196 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $64,904 | $57,155 | #459 | $42,776 |
| 197 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $64,867 | $56,928 | #470 | $30,325 |
| 198 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $64,834 | $63,699 | #232 | — |
| 199 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $64,834 | $61,930 | #277 | $40,937 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,776 one year after graduating and $64,904 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Westfield State University ranks #196 by median pay four years after graduation, and #459 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.