Biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates in biology earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester Polytechnic Institute 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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| 49 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $75,611 | $76,897 | #27 | $45,695 |
| 50 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $75,531 | $66,292 | #146 | $25,340 |
| 51 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $75,059 | $68,299 | #109 | — |
| 52 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | $75,018 | $66,061 | #151 | $51,711 |
| 53 | Felician University Lodi, NJ | $74,746 | $65,603 | #178 | $29,515 |
| 54 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $74,535 | $74,088 | #44 | $39,746 |
| 55 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $74,204 | $67,521 | #121 | $36,259 |
Other Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $134,208 | $93,888 | #50 of 349 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | $111,103 | $85,340 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $109,386 | $89,897 | #34 of 258 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $105,171 | $75,218 | #12 of 59 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,554 | $77,994 | #30 of 94 |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,199 | $78,767 | #52 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,308 | $78,182 | #59 of 318 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $95,430 | $86,193 | #8 of 54 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,417 | $76,419 | #29 of 233 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $93,298 | $72,850 | #6 of 37 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $92,806 | $78,283 | #68 of 118 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,112 | — | #11 of 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $78,719 | — | #32 of 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,711 one year after graduating and $75,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester Polytechnic Institute rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,950.
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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.