Biology at Albion College
Albion, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Albion College graduates in biology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Albion 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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| 299 | University of Mount Union Alliance, OH | $61,213 | $65,323 | #185 | $33,433 |
| 300 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $61,201 | $58,251 | #418 | $33,600 |
| 301 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $61,127 | $64,451 | #202 | $26,888 |
| 302 | Albion College Albion, MI | $61,092 | $64,414 | #204 | $20,713 |
| 303 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,072 | $65,519 | #181 | $30,672 |
| 304 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $61,030 | $65,474 | #182 | $31,321 |
| 305 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $60,981 | $57,029 | #464 | $32,958 |
Other Majors at Albion College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,887 | $59,926 | #170 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,221 | $62,266 | #291 of 796 |
| Economics | $66,048 | $48,756 | #315 of 368 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,300 | $39,209 | #326 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,210 | $43,301 | #117 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,451 | $30,314 | #430 of 610 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $39,066 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $23,906 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albion College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,713 one year after graduating and $61,092 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albion College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Albion College ranks #302 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Albion College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,845.
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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.