Biology at Adrian College
Adrian, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Adrian College graduates in biology earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Adrian 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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| 218 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,977 | $60,893 | #310 | $38,071 |
| 219 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | $63,958 | $75,666 | #34 | $29,188 |
| 220 | Newman University Wichita, KS | $63,923 | $66,362 | #144 | — |
| 221 | Adrian College Adrian, MI | $63,816 | $67,287 | #129 | — |
| 222 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $63,792 | $69,686 | #87 | — |
| 223 | Pace University New York, NY | $63,772 | $60,698 | #316 | — |
| 224 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $63,725 | $62,609 | #259 | $36,337 |
Other Majors at Adrian College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,588 | — | #306 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,654 | $41,129 | #387 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $66,808 | $44,122 | #253 of 516 |
| Social Work | $54,277 | — | #149 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,077 | $34,112 | #348 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,309 | — | #378 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,176 | — | #164 of 265 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,559 | $36,808 | #359 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,453 | $42,118 | #236 of 345 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adrian College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,816 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adrian College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Adrian College ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Adrian College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.