Biology at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in biology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Aquinas 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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| 648 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $51,150 | $57,917 | #431 | $23,426 |
| 649 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $51,073 | $48,611 | #753 | $31,617 |
| 650 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $51,038 | $53,107 | #611 | $29,947 |
| 651 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $51,002 | $53,776 | #586 | $31,787 |
| 652 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $50,986 | $48,528 | #755 | $25,679 |
| 653 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $50,954 | $47,652 | #765 | $29,881 |
| 654 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $50,855 | $49,965 | #723 | $34,052 |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 | $29,399 | #8 of 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 | $31,817 | #505 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Psychology | $45,698 | $31,789 | #770 of 1027 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 | — | #21 of 24 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 | $17,827 | #120 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,787 one year after graduating and $51,002 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Aquinas College ranks #651 by median pay four years after graduation, and #586 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,451.
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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.